Amherst, OH vs Marion, OH

Marion is moderately more affordable than Amherst, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Amherst scores 76 compared to 68 for Marion, 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 $848/month in Marion — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Amherst has cheaper rent, Marion actually has lower median home values ($105,900 vs $222,700).

Median household income in Amherst is $93,043 compared to $45,829 in Marion (+103%). 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 22.2% in Marion.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 50.8°F). Marion receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36.7" in Amherst.