Batavia, OH vs Fairlawn, OH

Batavia is moderately more affordable than Fairlawn, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 76 compared to 88 for Fairlawn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairlawn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batavia is $903/month compared to $1,095/month in Fairlawn — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Batavia is more affordable at $191,200 median vs $267,000.

Median household income in Batavia is $58,911 compared to $93,154 in Fairlawn (-36.8%). While Fairlawn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Batavia spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Fairlawn.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.8°F vs 52.3°F). Batavia receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 32.5" in Fairlawn.