Ashtabula, OH vs Port Clinton, OH

Ashtabula is moderately more affordable than Port Clinton, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Ashtabula scores 65 compared to 70 for Port Clinton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Clinton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashtabula is $790/month compared to $882/month in Port Clinton — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashtabula is more affordable at $99,200 median vs $142,100.

Median household income in Ashtabula is $43,782 compared to $58,524 in Port Clinton (-25.2%). While Port Clinton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashtabula spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Port Clinton.