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.
- Ohio, all states
- #36 of 50
- Population
- 49,294
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
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Dublin | A+ | 68.2 | 71.5 | 56 | 87 | 49,294 |
| 2Lakewood | A | 64.3 | 64.9 | 77 | 55 | 50,007 |
| 3Kettering | B+ | 64.3 | 61.8 | 81 | 50 | 57,206 |
| 4Parma | B+ | 62.5 | 60.8 | 81 | 51 | 79,870 |
| 5Cuyahoga Falls | B | 61.0 | 57.0 | 81 | 49 | 50,909 |
| 6Euclid | C+ | 58.2 | 52.9 | 84 | 38 | 48,823 |
| 7Elyria | C | 57.6 | 51.9 | 84 | 41 | 53,035 |
| 8Newark | C | 56.6 | 51.2 | 81 | 43 | 50,783 |
| 9Columbus | C+ | 56.3 | 54.5 | 74 | 47 | 914,802 |
| 10Middletown | D | 55.4 | 48.4 | 81 | 37 | 51,617 |
| 11Hamilton | D | 53.8 | 47.9 | 81 | 39 | 63,468 |
| 12Lorain | D | 51.1 | 44.5 | 85 | 34 | 65,395 |
| 13Cincinnati | D | 50.2 | 45.2 | 79 | 38 | 311,224 |
| 14Akron | D | 49.5 | 42.6 | 85 | 32 | 189,247 |
| 15Dayton | F | 48.8 | 38.5 | 87 | 27 | 136,579 |
| 16Cleveland | F | 48.7 | 40.5 | 86 | 33 | 366,097 |
| 17Toledo | D | 48.5 | 42.9 | 87 | 25 | 267,463 |
| 18Youngstown | F | 47.0 | 39.7 | 93 | 19 | 59,331 |
| 19Canton | F | 46.9 | 37.7 | 90 | 27 | 69,755 |
| 20Springfield | F | 46.3 | 36.2 | 88 | 29 | 58,190 |
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.
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Also See: Ohio for Other Lifestyles
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.