Baltimore, OH vs Cheviot, OH

Cheviot is moderately more affordable than Baltimore, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Baltimore scores 75 compared to 71 for Cheviot, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Baltimore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baltimore is $838/month compared to $878/month in Cheviot — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Baltimore has cheaper rent, Cheviot actually has lower median home values ($137,900 vs $198,500).

Median household income in Baltimore is $58,322 compared to $54,654 in Cheviot (+6.7%). While Baltimore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Baltimore spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Cheviot.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 54.7°F). Cheviot receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 40.3" in Baltimore.