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Cheapest Places to Live in Ohio

Ohio provides affordable living with major metros in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, strong universities, and a diversifying economy moving from manufacturing to tech and healthcare.

90.8 — Below Average
Pop: 11.8MRent: $950
1

Dayton

Ohio

81.5 — Very Low
Rent: $700/moHome: $95,000Pop: 138K
2

Cleveland

Ohio

84.8 — Very Low
Rent: $800/moHome: $105,000Pop: 373K
3

Columbus

Ohio

91.8 — Below Average
Rent: $1,050/moHome: $255,000Pop: 906K

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