Barberton, OH vs Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Barberton is moderately more affordable than Cuyahoga Falls, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Barberton scores 66 compared to 78 for Cuyahoga Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cuyahoga Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barberton is $794/month compared to $1,029/month in Cuyahoga Falls — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barberton is more affordable at $120,100 median vs $174,700.

Median household income in Barberton is $48,943 compared to $70,645 in Cuyahoga Falls (-30.7%). While Cuyahoga Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barberton spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Cuyahoga Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 52.3°F). Cuyahoga Falls receives more rainfall at 32.5" per year compared to 32.5" in Barberton.