Bedford Heights, OH vs Greentown, OH

Bedford Heights is moderately more affordable than Greentown, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Bedford Heights scores 73 compared to 78 for Greentown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greentown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bedford Heights is $977/month compared to $747/month in Greentown — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greentown has cheaper rent, Bedford Heights actually has lower median home values ($137,500 vs $300,300).

Median household income in Bedford Heights is $47,066 compared to $120,417 in Greentown (-60.9%). While Greentown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bedford Heights spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 7.4% in Greentown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 51.7°F). Greentown receives more rainfall at 41.6" per year compared to 33.3" in Bedford Heights.