Bellbrook, OH vs Silver Lake, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bellbrook is 17.1% cheaper than Silver Lake. With a cost index of 90 vs 109, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bellbrook to Silver Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellbrook is $1,234/month compared to $1,696/month in Silver Lake — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellbrook is more affordable at $246,200 median vs $299,500.

Median household income in Bellbrook is $101,455 compared to $142,083 in Silver Lake (-28.6%). While Silver Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellbrook spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Silver Lake.