Beachwood, OH vs Ottawa Hills, OH

Ottawa Hills is moderately more affordable than Beachwood, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Beachwood scores 123 compared to 113 for Ottawa Hills, 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 $1,859/month in Ottawa Hills — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ottawa Hills is more affordable at $306,300 median vs $381,600.

Median household income in Beachwood is $102,798 compared to $177,656 in Ottawa Hills (-42.1%). Ottawa Hills 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 12.6% in Ottawa Hills.