Bellville, OH vs Highland Hills, OH

Highland Hills is moderately more affordable than Bellville, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Bellville scores 69 compared to 64 for Highland Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellville is $788/month compared to $729/month in Highland Hills — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Highland Hills is more affordable at $112,500 median vs $181,000.

Median household income in Bellville is $59,861 compared to $41,382 in Highland Hills (+44.7%). While Bellville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellville spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Highland Hills.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.6°F vs 52.3°F). Bellville receives more rainfall at 42.5" per year compared to 33.3" in Highland Hills.