Moving to Ohio from Alaska
What to Expect
Considering a move from Alaska to Ohio? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Alaska to Ohio, you would find that Ohio is 10.9% cheaper than Alaska. A $75,000 salary in Alaska would need to be roughly $58,202 in Ohio to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Columbus averages 76°F vs 49°F in Juneau, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Alaska and Ohio.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $58,202
To maintain the same standard of living in Ohio
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 26.5% less
Groceries
pay 28.9% less
Transportation
pay 15.3% more
Housing
pay 31.6% less
Childcare
pay 42.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.5% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ohio compared to Alaska.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Ohio performs significantly better than Alaska across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Alaska generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ohio leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Ohio performs significantly better than Alaska across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Alaska performs better than Ohio across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Alaska generally does better on employment & economy, though Ohio leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Alaska generally does better on family life, though Ohio leads in bachelor's degree or higher.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Juneau | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 56°/42°F (13°/6°C) | 84°/62°F (29°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 61°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 90°/71°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 42°/33°F (5°/0°C) | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) |
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| Month | Juneau | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/26°F (1.4°/-3.2°C) | 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C) |
| Mar | 41°/30°F (4.9°/-1.1°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Apr | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.8°C) | 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C) |
| May | 57°/42°F (13.8°/5.7°C) | 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C) |
| Jun | 62°/48°F (16.9°/9.1°C) | 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.8°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.1°C) | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C) |
| Sep | 57°/46°F (13.7°/7.7°C) | 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C) |
| Oct | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.9°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C) |
| Nov | 40°/31°F (4.3°/-0.3°C) | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) |
| Dec | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.3°C) | 59°/39°F (15.2°/3.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Alaska?
On average Ohio is about 22% less expensive than Alaska, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ohio?
Budget about $14,550 for 3 months in Ohio (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Ohio safe?
Ohio performs significantly better than Alaska across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Ohio compared to Alaska?
Alaska generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ohio leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Ohio compared to Alaska?
The average high temperature in Columbus is 76°F, compared to 49°F in Juneau. Columbus receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Juneau gets 92.2 in.
