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New Albany

Ohio · Columbus Metro
Strong Dance4-SeasonMid Cost
82
/ 100 match score

New Albany is a planned community originally developed by Les Wexner (Limited Brands founder). It has world-class community infrastructure — equestrian facilities, arts spaces, walking trails — and one of the best school districts in Ohio.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
13/20
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
$84,000
$66,000–$102,000 range
Annual surplus
+$168,811
King: 3.0×
Rent: 3BR family home
$2,000–$3,000/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$560,000
Dance Training
BalletMet Columbus accessible 25 min. New Albany has exceptional school performing arts programs. Multiple elite studios serve this affluent community.
Healthcare
Mount Carmel New Albany is a top hospital. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center 25 min. Nationwide Children's Hospital accessible. Among best hospital access of any suburb on this list.
Career & Remote Work
Ohio income tax 3.99% cap. Amazon and DHL distribution infrastructure planned nearby. Intel fab 30 min east will create substantial job market growth.
Musical Theater
Strong
New Albany-Plain Local School District has strong performing arts programs with new, well-funded facilities. Columbus Children's Theatre accessible. OSU theatre programs accessible from the east side. Multiple private MT studios in the New Albany-Gahanna area. Active Ohio competition circuit. Growing community with increasing arts investment — new school facilities have attracted strong directors.
Safety
Violent crime rate:50 per 100KVery Safe

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

Pros
  • +Exceptionally planned community infrastructure
  • +Top-ranked school district
  • +Very low crime
  • +BalletMet access
  • +Excellent hospital proximity
Cons
  • −Ohio winters
  • −Car-dependent
  • −Planned community can feel sterile
  • −More expensive than Dublin/UA
  • −Limited urban culture
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.