Yes, Ohio has state income tax; in my opinion, though, the cost of living is inherently less expensive than most metro areas of Texas. And I know it doesn't make up for the addition of income tax, but the sales tax is less. That CNN money quote is amazing; there are many areas of Columbus (or easily commute-able) where your $:$ value will get you just as far if not farther than it did in Tyler. I live on significantly less in a nice suburb with a 10-min. commute to work. My car insurance dropped to 25% of what I paid in Texas (north Dallas burb) for the same vehicle. And I realize the cost comparison was (where you're moving from) to (where you're moving to), but honestly, the whole population of Tyler could fit in Ohio Stadium with enough seats left over to invite the entire student population of the six or more top public high schools of Columbus proper, so you are moving to a town that is nearly 10 times larger. Columbus was a CNN/Money.com Top 10 in 2006 and probably more comparable to Tyler than you would think (lots of tabbed info at http://tinyurl.com/6bz8gl). Things money can't buy: four distinct seasons, a very diverse population, and you can be in any of 5 other states within 3 hours. And Buckeye Fever if that's your thing. Everything can cost more, and everything can cost less. In the end, it all depends on the lifestyle you want and how you want to be catered to. Check out city-data.com for in-depth comparisons. I have nothing to sell you... I'm just a happy Ohioan.

Sat Apr 26 2008, 04:54

Corey,once you call me,I can show you the areas that will fit your needs,as well

Thx,

TJ

Thu Apr 24 2008, 09:10

Hi Corey,

I moved from Houston, Texas to Columbus, Ohio and found that the taxes are higher here -- Texas does not have state and city taxes, but Ohio has a state tax and Columbus and the surrounding suburbs have city taxes. I also found that car insurance was lower than Houston.

Sun Mar 23 2008, 07:21

TEX, Here is the affect on your cost of living:

Salary in Tyler TX: $100,000
Comparable salary in Columbus OH: $109,882.66

If you move from Tyler TX to Columbus OH...

Groceries will cost: 7.79% more
Housing will cost: 22.033% more
Utilities will cost: 11.159% more
Transportation will cost: 11.05% more
Healthcare will cost: 7.569% more

From CNN MONEY (C)

I believe you can make it up on investment property, though, if you like that hedge.

What areas to avoid depend on personal preference and criteria.

Sat Mar 15 2008, 17:39