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Upper Arlington

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

Upper Arlington is an inner suburb of Columbus with an established, tree-lined community feel. Excellent UA school district, very safe, and close to Ohio State University for cultural and educational resources.

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–$2,700/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$510,000
Dance Training
BalletMet Columbus accessible 15 min. Proximity to Ohio State arts programs. Multiple dance studios in the Upper Arlington/Grandview corridor.
Healthcare
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is literally adjacent — walking distance for some neighborhoods. Nationwide Children's Hospital accessible. Exceptional hospital proximity.
Career & Remote Work
Ohio income tax 3.99% cap. Ohio State University is a massive employer. Columbus tech and finance sector accessible. OhioHealth corporate corridor nearby.
Musical Theater
Strong
Upper Arlington City Schools have nationally competitive performing arts programs — theater is a serious discipline with well-funded facilities and consistent competition results. Columbus Children's Theatre youth training programs accessible. OSU School of Theatre 10 min away creates a direct professional instruction community. Multiple private MT studios. Active Ohio competition circuit. Among the best-positioned Columbus suburbs for serious MT training.
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
  • +Ohio State Wexner Medical Center practically next door
  • +Established tree-lined community
  • +UA School District (excellent)
  • +BalletMet access
  • +Budget tier for quality
Cons
  • −Ohio winters
  • −Smaller city feel than coastal options
  • −Car-dependent
  • −Some deferred housing maintenance in older stock
  • −Limited diversity vs. coastal metros
Quick Stats
School rating
9/10
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.