Archbold, OH vs Fostoria, OH

Fostoria is moderately more affordable than Archbold, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Archbold scores 68 compared to 61 for Fostoria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Archbold 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 $759/month in Fostoria — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Archbold has cheaper rent, Fostoria actually has lower median home values ($81,500 vs $175,500).

Median household income in Archbold is $68,634 compared to $52,943 in Fostoria (+29.6%). While Archbold is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Archbold spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Fostoria.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 52.4°F). Fostoria receives more rainfall at 33.8" per year compared to 33" in Archbold.