Barberton, OH vs Perry Heights, OH

Barberton is moderately more affordable than Perry Heights, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Barberton scores 66 compared to 71 for Perry Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Perry Heights 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 $922/month in Perry Heights — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barberton is more affordable at $120,100 median vs $152,100.

Median household income in Barberton is $48,943 compared to $63,288 in Perry Heights (-22.7%). While Perry Heights 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 Perry Heights.