Moving to Ohio from Connecticut
What to Expect
Considering a move from Connecticut to Ohio? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Connecticut to Ohio, you would find that Ohio is 18.3% cheaper than Connecticut. A $75,000 salary in Connecticut would need to be roughly $53,210 in Ohio to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Columbus averages 76°F vs 61°F in Bridgeport, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Connecticut and Ohio.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $53,210
To maintain the same standard of living in Ohio
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 18.8% less
Groceries
pay 24.6% less
Transportation
pay 7.2% more
Housing
pay 26.3% less
Childcare
pay 25.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.6% 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 Connecticut.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Connecticut performs better than Ohio 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
Connecticut performs better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Ohio performs significantly better than Connecticut across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Connecticut generally does better on infrastructure, though Ohio leads in average commute.
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
Connecticut 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
Connecticut performs better than Ohio across all family life metrics.
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 | Bridgeport | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/23°F (6°/-5°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/49°F (20°/10°C) | 84°/62°F (29°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/62°F (26°/16°C) | 90°/71°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/34°F (12°/1°C) | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) |
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| Month | Bridgeport | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/20°F (3.1°/-6.9°C) | 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 41°/21°F (4.9°/-6.0°C) | 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C) |
| Mar | 47°/29°F (8.6°/-1.7°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Apr | 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.2°C) | 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C) |
| May | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) | 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.1°C) | 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.3°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.6°/17.7°C) | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C) |
| Sep | 75°/56°F (23.7°/13.1°C) | 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.5°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C) |
| Nov | 54°/34°F (12.1°/1.3°C) | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) |
| Dec | 43°/24°F (6.1°/-4.2°C) | 59°/39°F (15.2°/3.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Connecticut?
On average Ohio is about 29% less expensive than Connecticut, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ohio?
Budget about $13,302 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?
Connecticut performs better than Ohio across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Ohio compared to Connecticut?
Connecticut performs better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Ohio compared to Connecticut?
The average high temperature in Columbus is 76°F, compared to 61°F in Bridgeport. Columbus receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bridgeport gets 47.7 in.
