Amherst, OH vs Archbold, OH

Archbold is moderately more affordable than Amherst, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Amherst scores 76 compared to 68 for Archbold, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Amherst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amherst is $832/month compared to $734/month in Archbold — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Archbold is more affordable at $175,500 median vs $222,700.

Median household income in Amherst is $93,043 compared to $68,634 in Archbold (+35.6%). While Amherst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amherst spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Archbold.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 50°F). Amherst receives more rainfall at 36.7" per year compared to 33" in Archbold.