Archbold, OH vs Bedford, OH

Archbold is moderately more affordable than Bedford, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Archbold scores 68 compared to 75 for Bedford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bedford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Archbold is $734/month compared to $1,061/month in Bedford — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Archbold has cheaper rent, Bedford actually has lower median home values ($124,900 vs $175,500).

Median household income in Archbold is $68,634 compared to $56,563 in Bedford (+21.3%). Archbold offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Archbold spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Bedford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 52.3°F). Bedford receives more rainfall at 33.3" per year compared to 33" in Archbold.