How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in Ohio?

GSA lodging allowances in Ohio range by destination; in Cincinnati the FY2026 allowance works out to about $4,955 per month, against a median asking rent of $1,488.

Does Ohio tax travel nurse income?

Graduated income tax up to 3.5%. Stipends within GSA limits are typically tax-free; wages are taxed where you work — talk to a tax professional about your situation.

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Travel Nurse Pay in Ohio

Graduated income tax up to 3.5%

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 6 Ohio destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.

Destination	Lodging /mo	Median rent	M&IE (13 wk)	13-week surplus
Cincinnati	$4,955	$1,488	$7,826	$10,401
Cleveland	$4,834	$1,510	$7,280	$9,972
Columbus	$3,982	$1,500	$7,280	$7,446
Hamilton	$3,770	$1,428	$6,734	$7,026
Dayton / Fairborn	$3,496	$1,503	$6,734	$5,979

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Surplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology