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Dublin

Ohio · Columbus Metro
Strong Dance4-SeasonBudget Cost
89
/ 100 match score

Dublin is the premier suburb of Columbus — top-ranked schools (City of Dublin school district nationally recognized), very low crime, and a beautiful planned community. Home to Cardinal Health HQ and multiple Fortune 500 offices.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
20/20
Family Safety
20/20
State Tax Burden
6/10
Healthcare Quality
20/20
Dance Training
9/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
8/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
4.0%
$14,364/yr
Est. after-tax income
$252,811
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$75,000
$60,000–$90,000 range
Annual surplus
+$177,811
King: 3.4×
Rent: 3BR family home
$1,800–$2,800/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$450,000
Dance Training
BalletMet Columbus (nationally respected company) accessible 20 min. Multiple elite competitive studios throughout Dublin and northwest Columbus. OSU dance program nearby.
Healthcare
OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital is full-service and highly rated. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center 20 min. Nationwide Children's Hospital accessible. Exceptional healthcare proximity.
Career & Remote Work
Ohio income tax capped at 3.99%. Cardinal Health, AEP, nationwide Insurance all nearby. Intel $20B fab investment transforming Columbus job market.
Musical Theater
Strong
Dublin City Schools have excellent performing arts programs with dedicated facilities — Dublin Coffman and Jerome drama programs are competitive. Columbus Children's Theatre accessible (30 min southeast) — a nationally recognized professional youth theater company with training programs. Multiple private MT studios in the Dublin-Hilliard corridor. Active Ohio competition circuit. OSU School of Theatre creates a professional instruction community accessible from Dublin.
Safety
Violent crime rate:80 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +Top-ranked school district (City of Dublin)
  • +Ohio income tax cap 3.99%
  • +BalletMet (respected professional company)
  • +Nationwide Children's Hospital accessible
  • +Budget cost tier for exceptional quality
Cons
  • −Ohio winters
  • −Less vibrant than coastal metros
  • −Car-dependent
  • −Columbus itself growing with associated congestion
  • −Limited beach/outdoor lifestyle
Quick Stats
School rating
10/10
Healthcare rating
9/10
Tech job market
good
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.