Austintown, OH vs Ravenna, OH

Austintown is moderately more affordable than Ravenna, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Austintown scores 64 compared to 70 for Ravenna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ravenna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Austintown is $767/month compared to $885/month in Ravenna — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Austintown has cheaper rent, Ravenna actually has lower median home values ($129,400 vs $133,000).

Median household income in Austintown is $50,855 compared to $52,368 in Ravenna (-2.9%). Ravenna does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Austintown spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Ravenna.