Berlin, OH vs Phillipsburg, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Phillipsburg is 19% cheaper than Berlin. With a cost index of 70 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Phillipsburg to Berlin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Berlin is $731/month compared to $950/month in Phillipsburg — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Berlin has cheaper rent, Phillipsburg actually has lower median home values ($107,400 vs $352,900).

Median household income in Berlin is $88,472 compared to $70,750 in Phillipsburg (+25%). While Berlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Berlin spend roughly 9.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Phillipsburg.