Alliance, OH vs Newark, OH

Alliance is moderately more affordable than Newark, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Alliance scores 65 compared to 75 for Newark, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newark can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alliance is $798/month compared to $926/month in Newark — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alliance is more affordable at $113,300 median vs $174,100.

Median household income in Alliance is $54,608 compared to $58,920 in Newark (-7.3%). The higher salaries in Newark partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Alliance spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Newark.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.7°F vs 53.2°F). Alliance receives more rainfall at 41.6" per year compared to 38.8" in Newark.