Belmont, OH vs Rockford, OH

Rockford is moderately more affordable than Belmont, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Belmont scores 72 compared to 66 for Rockford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belmont is $1,083/month compared to $806/month in Rockford — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rockford has cheaper rent, Belmont actually has lower median home values ($96,300 vs $120,400).

Median household income in Belmont is $63,929 compared to $56,625 in Rockford (+12.9%). While Belmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belmont spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Rockford.