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Compare Ohio and Florida
Florida has no state income tax on wages, while Ohio taxes them at a top rate of 2.75%: on $120,000 of single-filer income that is about $2,584 a year in Ohio and $0 in Florida. The median home in Florida is valued at $378,667, about 53% more than Ohio’s $247,931. Ohio charges more on both counts: 7.29% average combined sales tax against 6.98%, and a 1.36% effective property-tax rate against 0.78%. Ohio has about 11.9 million residents and Florida about 23.7 million.
Moving the other way (Florida to Ohio)? The same numbers apply—swap the columns.
Deadlines and checklists on this page are for arriving in Florida; for Ohio, see the Ohio page.
Data: Ohio (tax.ohio.gov, bmv.ohio.gov); Florida (floridarevenue.gov, flhsmv.gov); Tax Foundation 2026, Experian/Zillow, Census, FBI, NPS. Jump to sources · Methodology
Taxes, housing, and other important data at a glance
| Ohio | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Top state income-tax rate | 2.75% | 0.0% |
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 7.29% | 6.98% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 1.36% | 0.78% |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | No | No |
| Social Security tax | No | No |
| Estate tax | No | No |
| Inheritance tax | No | No |
| Minimum wage | $11.00 | $14.00 |
| Median home value | $247,931 | $378,667 |
| Tax when you title a car | 5.75% | 6.00% |
| State parks | 76 | 58 |
| National parks | 1 | 3 |
| Population density | 292.0/sq mi | 441.0/sq mi |
| Violent crime per 100,000 | 293.7 | 267.1 |
| Demographics | 76.7% White (non-Hispanic) 4.4% Hispanic 14.6% Black 2.6% Asian | 51.9% White (non-Hispanic) 27.1% Hispanic 16.8% Black 3.0% Asian |
| Days to get a license | 30 | 30 |
| Days to title a car | 30 | 30 |
Will my state income tax go up or down if I move from Ohio to Florida?
Ohio: Top listed rate 2.75%. Florida: No personal income tax. At $120,000 yearly income and 0 dependents, the bracket estimate is $2,584 in Ohio vs $0 in Florida. If you earned in both states this year, see OH tax agency and FL tax agency.
Estimate your state income tax in Ohio and Florida
This uses 2026 single-filer brackets (top listed 2.75% vs 0.0%), minus a $4,300 exemption per dependent. It is not your actual tax bill.
Vehicle title, registration, and tax in Florida
New residents of Florida typically have 30 days to title and register. Inspection: No statewide inspection. The title-tax rate used here is 6.00%. On a $28,000 vehicle, estimated state charges are $2,008.25 (tax $1,680.00 + title $75.25 + registration $225.00 + plate $28.00). County and weight fees are omitted on purpose.
Estimate what you’ll pay to title the car in Florida
Title fee + plate + base registration + 6.00% tax. County extras are not included.
Driver’s license in Florida
After you become a Florida resident, you typically have 30 days to get a Florida driver license. Bring your Ohio license, Social Security number, and proof you live in Florida. Agencies often ask for two proofs; the exact list is on the official Florida DMV. Ohio plates are not a substitute for Florida registration once the title clock runs out.
New-resident checklist: Ohio to Florida
- Get an FL driver license within 30 days. Bring your OH license, Social Security number, and proof you live in Florida (agencies often ask for two proofs; use the official Florida DMV list).
- Title and register the car within 30 days. Inspection: No statewide inspection.
- Make sure car insurance meets PIP $10,000 + PD $10,000.
- Register to vote. Typical close: 29 days before an election. Florida elections site.
- If you earned money in both states this year, you may need to file in both. OH tax agency · FL tax agency.
- Both Ohio and Florida are in the nurse compact — a multistate license can follow you. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Biggest differences in moving from Ohio to Florida
- Florida does not tax wages. Ohio’s top listed rate is 2.75% (Top listed rate 2.75%).
- New residents of Florida typically have 30 days to get a driver license (in Ohio, the window is 30 days).
- Effective real-estate property tax: 1.36% in Ohio vs 0.78% in Florida.
- Title the car in Florida within 30 days. Ohio plates are not a substitute once that clock runs.
- Florida title-tax rate used here is 6.00%. On a $28,000 vehicle, estimated state charges are $2,008.25 (county extras omitted).
Common questions
Will I stop paying state income tax if I move from Ohio to Florida?
Florida does not tax wages; Ohio’s top listed rate is 2.75%. At $120,000 yearly income and 0 dependents, the bracket estimate is $2,584 in Ohio vs $0 in Florida. Actual bills depend on income, filing status, local tax, credits, and residency timing. This uses 2026 single-filer brackets after a $4,300 exemption per dependent.
How does property tax in Florida compare with Ohio?
Effective real-estate property tax: 1.36% in Ohio vs 0.78% in Florida.
When is the kindergarten cutoff in Florida compared with Ohio?
Ohio uses First day of school (2026 law). Florida uses September 1. Districts may set their own date; confirm with the local school.
How do home values in Florida compare with Ohio?
The median home value is $247,931 in Ohio vs $378,667 in Florida.
How does the minimum wage in Florida compare with Ohio?
Ohio: $11.00. $11.00 for employers with annual gross receipts of $405,000 or more. $7.25 if receipts are under $405,000. Florida: $14.00. Statewide minimum wage $14.00. Some cities set a higher local rate. Tipped and youth rates can differ.
How do Ohio and Florida compare on demographics?
Ohio: 76.7% White (non-Hispanic), 4.4% Hispanic, 14.6% Black, 2.6% Asian. Florida: 51.9% White (non-Hispanic), 27.1% Hispanic, 16.8% Black, 3.0% Asian. These are statewide estimates; cities and counties differ.
How many state and national parks are in Ohio vs Florida?
Ohio has 76 state parks and 1 national parks. Florida has 58 state parks and 3 national parks. State-park counts are units each state officially designates as state parks (historic sites, recreation areas, wildlife areas, forests, and similar non-park units omitted). National parks are National Park Service units designated National Park, counted in each state they sit in.
Related moves
Also see Florida and Ohio on their own. Moving from Florida to Ohio instead? This page covers that move too; use “Swap columns” at the top.
New York → Florida · New Jersey → Florida · Illinois → Florida · Pennsylvania → Florida · Massachusetts → Florida · Florida → Maryland · Georgia → Florida
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Sources
Compiled 2026. Statewide figures; counties can differ.
- Top state income-tax rate. Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026.
- Average sales tax (state + local). Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, January 2026.
- Average property tax (real estate). Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026.
- Personal property tax (vehicles). WalletHub, Property Taxes by State, 2026 (vehicle table).
- Social Security tax. Ohio does not tax Social Security benefits (OH tax agency); Florida does not tax Social Security benefits (FL tax agency).
- Estate tax. Ohio has no state estate tax (OH tax agency); Florida has no state estate tax (FL tax agency).
- Inheritance tax. Ohio has no state inheritance tax (OH tax agency); Florida has no state inheritance tax (FL tax agency).
- Minimum wage. Ohio $11.00; Florida $14.00.
- Median home value. Experian / Zillow, Median Home Values by State, March 2026.
- Tax when you title a car. Ohio 5.75%; Florida 6.00%.
- State parks. Ohio 76; Florida 58. Official designated state parks (historic sites, recreation areas, and similar units omitted).
- National parks. National Park Service, National Park System (units designated National Park on the National Park Service system list; parks that sit in more than one state are counted in each; OH 1, FL 3).
- Population density. U.S. Census Bureau PopClock, people per sq. mi. · state population estimates.
- Violent crime per 100,000. FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 2024 (state rates table).
- Demographics. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (OH vs FL: White non-Hispanic, Hispanic, Black, Asian).
- Days to get a license. Ohio 30 days; Florida 30 days.
- Days to title a car. Ohio 30 days; Florida 30 days.
Data last updated: September 2026. How the data is compiled