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Ohio · best for remote workers · #36 of 50 states

Best Cities for Remote Workers in Ohio

Ohio ranks #36 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 46.5. Dublin is its best city for remote workers at 68.2.

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#1 city in OH for remote workers
Dublin68.2
Remote Workers score out of 100
Ohio, all states
#36 of 50
Population
49,294
Open Dublin →
Cost of living
92.8
BEA RPP · 100 = avg
Broadband
92.2%
Households subscribed · Census ACS
Work from home
11.9%
Census ACS
Tax burden
9.36%
% of income
Outdoor score
10/100
Parks + trails + land

What Remote Workers Should Know About Ohio

Ohio ranks #36 out of 50 for remote workers — a state where remote workers may face some headwinds. Remote work fundamentally changes the relocation calculus: when your salary comes from elsewhere, what matters is how far it stretches locally and how good daily life feels. On that front, Ohio's cost-of-living index of 92.8 is well below the national average — a remote worker earning a coastal salary here gains significant purchasing power.

The moderate work-from-home rate of 11.9% suggests growing but not yet dominant remote work adoption. Broadband subscriptions reach 92.2% of households, below the 50-state average — check service at a specific address, especially in rural areas.

Taxes are moderate at 9.36% of income — not a major draw but not a dealbreaker. Housing affordability (score: 78/100) is a clear advantage — the typical home is worth $248,803, putting homeownership well within reach.

All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers

#  CityGradeRemote Workers scoreOverallAffordabilityEconomyPopulation
1DublinA+68.271.5568749,294
2LakewoodA64.364.9775550,007
3KetteringB+64.361.8815057,206
4ParmaB+62.560.8815179,870
5Cuyahoga FallsB61.057.0814950,909
6EuclidC+58.252.9843848,823
7ElyriaC57.651.9844153,035
8NewarkC56.651.2814350,783
9ColumbusC+56.354.57447914,802
10MiddletownD55.448.4813751,617
11HamiltonD53.847.9813963,468
12LorainD51.144.5853465,395
13CincinnatiD50.245.27938311,224
14AkronD49.542.68532189,247
15DaytonF48.838.58727136,579
16ClevelandF48.740.58633366,097
17ToledoD48.542.98725267,463
18YoungstownF47.039.7931959,331
19CantonF46.937.7902769,755
20SpringfieldF46.336.2882958,190

City remote workers scores use each city's own data, with the category weights rescaled over the categories the city has; outdoor access has no city-level measure and is left out.

Compare: States with Similar Remote Workers Rankings

  • NevadaRemote Workers score 49.0#31
  • West VirginiaRemote Workers score 49.0#32
  • MissouriRemote Workers score 48.8#33
  • South CarolinaRemote Workers score 48.6#34

Also See: Ohio for Other Lifestyles

  • FamiliesFamilies score 67.5#21
  • RetireesRetirees score 59.9#29
  • Young ProfessionalsYoung Professionals score 46.4#36
  • Small BusinessSmall Business score 49.7#33
  • Outdoor EnthusiastsOutdoor Enthusiasts score 32.6#37

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ohio a good state for remote workers?

Ohio ranks #36 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 46.5/100. Its strongest relevant category is Affordability (78/100) and its weakest is Outdoor Access (10/100).

What is the best city for remote workers in Ohio?

Dublin ranks #1 in Ohio for remote workers with a score of 68.2/100, followed by Lakewood and Kettering.

What factors are most important for remote workers in Ohio?

Rankings weighted toward affordable cost of living, strong economy, outdoor access, livability, low taxes, and safe communities — what remote workers prioritize when choosing where to live.