Bedford, OH vs Ottawa, OH

Ottawa is moderately more affordable than Bedford, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 75 compared to 69 for Ottawa, 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 $739/month in Ottawa — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ottawa has cheaper rent, Bedford actually has lower median home values ($124,900 vs $175,300).

Median household income in Bedford is $56,563 compared to $66,268 in Ottawa (-14.6%). Ottawa offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bedford spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Ottawa.