Barberton, OH vs Elyria, OH

Barberton is moderately more affordable than Elyria, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Barberton scores 66 compared to 70 for Elyria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elyria 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 $859/month in Elyria — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barberton is more affordable at $120,100 median vs $142,800.

Median household income in Barberton is $48,943 compared to $53,204 in Elyria (-8%). While Elyria 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 19.4% in Elyria.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 50.2°F). Elyria receives more rainfall at 36.7" per year compared to 32.5" in Barberton.