Ohio offers a range of landscapes from vibrant cities like Columbus and Cleveland, to charming small towns and scenery like the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the shores of Lake Erie. If Ohio sounds like the state for you, then you may also be curious about what cities fit into your budget. As of April, the median home sale price in Ohio is $241,200. 

If that price doesn’t fit into your budget, don’t worry. To help you find the right place to buy a home, Redfin has gathered a list of 14 of the most affordable places to live in Ohio. And they all have a median home sale price under the state’s average. Read on to find out which cities made the list.

#1: Youngstown

Median home price: $83,500
Average sale price per square foot: $85
Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: $827
Median household income: $30,129
Nearest major metro: Akron (50 miles)
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Taking first place on our list of affordable cities to live in Ohio is Youngstown. When living in this city of 60,100 people, you can check out the gorge, waterfall, and hiking trails at Mill Creek Park, visit museums like the Butler Institute of American Art and J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad, or explore the downtown area.

#2: Toledo

Median home price: $113,250
Average sale price per square foot: $103
Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: $802
Median household income: $39,155
Nearest major metro: Detroit, MI (60 miles)
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Second on our list of affordable places to live in Ohio is Toledo. With a population of about 270,900, living in Toledo is a great option for those looking for a mid-sized city to live in. If you’re going to call Toledo home, plan time to explore the parks, restaurants, and museums in downtown Toledo, check out the exhibits at the National Museum of the Great Lakes or Toledo Museum of Art, and visit the Toledo Botanical Garden.

#3: Dayton

Median home price: $129,900
Average sale price per square foot: $107
Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: $995
Median household income: $34,457
Nearest major metro: Cincinnati (55 miles)
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Living in Ohio, it’s likely that you’ve heard of Dayton, the third city on our list. About 137,600 people reside in Dayton. Be sure to discover one of the many museums like the National Museum of the US Air Force, the Dayton Art Institute, and America’s Packard Museum, spend the day outside at Eastwood MetroPark or Island MetroPark, and explore downtown once living in Dayton.