Beachwood, OH vs Hilliard, OH

Hilliard is moderately more affordable than Beachwood, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Beachwood scores 123 compared to 111 for Hilliard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beachwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beachwood is $1,941/month compared to $1,590/month in Hilliard — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hilliard is more affordable at $360,000 median vs $381,600.

Median household income in Beachwood is $102,798 compared to $122,864 in Hilliard (-16.3%). Hilliard offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beachwood spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Hilliard.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 52.4°F). Hilliard receives more rainfall at 35.8" per year compared to 33.3" in Beachwood.