Arcanum, OH vs Oberlin, OH

Arcanum is moderately more affordable than Oberlin, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Arcanum scores 69 compared to 79 for Oberlin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oberlin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arcanum is $817/month compared to $982/month in Oberlin — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arcanum is more affordable at $147,300 median vs $207,500.

Median household income in Arcanum is $52,380 compared to $73,775 in Oberlin (-29%). While Oberlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arcanum spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Oberlin.