Bedford, OH vs Marion, OH

Marion is moderately more affordable than Bedford, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 75 compared to 68 for Marion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bedford 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 $848/month in Marion — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marion is more affordable at $105,900 median vs $124,900.

Median household income in Bedford is $56,563 compared to $45,829 in Marion (+23.4%). While Bedford 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 22.2% in Marion.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 50.8°F). Marion receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 33.3" in Bedford.