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| Category | Ohio | Texas | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationPlaceholder | 11.8 million | 30.5 million | 22.6 million |
| Cost of living indexPlaceholder | 87 / 100 | 93 / 100 | 103 / 100 |
| Median home valuePlaceholder | $225,000 | $340,000 | $400,000 |
| State income tax | Graduated state income tax with municipal income taxes | No state personal income tax, higher property taxes | No state personal income tax |
| Leading employers | Healthcare, Manufacturing, Logistics | Energy, Technology, Healthcare | Tourism, Healthcare, International trade |
| Business environment | Secretary of State filing; graduated state income tax with municipal income taxes | Secretary of State filing; no state personal income tax, higher property taxes | Secretary of State filing; no state personal income tax |
| Education | Local districts with state oversight; in-state tuition after residency | Local districts with state oversight; in-state tuition after residency | Local districts with state oversight; in-state tuition after residency |
| Healthcare | Largest referral hospitals around Columbus | Largest referral hospitals around Houston | Largest referral hospitals around Jacksonville |
| Transportation | Car-dependent outside Columbus; local transit in major metros | Car-dependent outside Houston; local transit in major metros | Car-dependent outside Jacksonville; local transit in major metros |
| Climate | Humid continental with lake-effect snow in the north | Ranges from humid subtropical on the Gulf to arid in the west | Subtropical to tropical with a defined summer wet season and hurricane exposure |
| Quality of lifePlaceholder | Awaiting verified source | Awaiting verified source | Awaiting verified source |