Barberton, OH vs Orrville, OH

Barberton is moderately more affordable than Orrville, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Barberton scores 66 compared to 73 for Orrville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orrville 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 $851/month in Orrville — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barberton is more affordable at $120,100 median vs $178,500.

Median household income in Barberton is $48,943 compared to $70,103 in Orrville (-30.2%). While Orrville 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 14.6% in Orrville.