Bedford, OH vs Brunswick, OH

Bedford is moderately more affordable than Brunswick, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 75 compared to 85 for Brunswick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brunswick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bedford is $1,061/month compared to $1,115/month in Brunswick — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bedford is more affordable at $124,900 median vs $233,300.

Median household income in Bedford is $56,563 compared to $85,313 in Brunswick (-33.7%). While Brunswick 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 spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Brunswick.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 52.4°F). Brunswick receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 33.3" in Bedford.