Arlington, OH vs Pettisville, OH

Arlington, OH and Pettisville, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4% difference in their overall index. Arlington scores 68 while Pettisville scores 71 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $645/month compared to $850/month in Pettisville — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arlington has cheaper rent, Pettisville actually has lower median home values ($159,400 vs $195,500).

Median household income in Arlington is $87,831 compared to $97,273 in Pettisville (-9.7%). While Pettisville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 8.8% of their income on rent, less than the 10.5% in Pettisville.