Barnhill, OH vs South Amherst, OH

Barnhill is moderately more affordable than South Amherst, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Barnhill scores 68 compared to 75 for South Amherst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Amherst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnhill is $900/month compared to $893/month in South Amherst — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Amherst has cheaper rent, Barnhill actually has lower median home values ($106,800 vs $186,000).

Median household income in Barnhill is $62,212 compared to $83,654 in South Amherst (-25.6%). While South Amherst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnhill spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in South Amherst.