Bellaire, OH vs Ravenna, OH

Bellaire is moderately more affordable than Ravenna, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Bellaire scores 60 compared to 70 for Ravenna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ravenna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellaire is $732/month compared to $885/month in Ravenna — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellaire is more affordable at $85,800 median vs $129,400.

Median household income in Bellaire is $35,000 compared to $52,368 in Ravenna (-33.2%). While Ravenna is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellaire spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Ravenna.