Bexley, OH vs Mason, OH

Bexley is moderately more affordable than Mason, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Bexley scores 109 compared to 116 for Mason, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mason can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bexley is $1,190/month compared to $1,670/month in Mason — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bexley has cheaper rent, Mason actually has lower median home values ($397,900 vs $488,600).

Median household income in Bexley is $152,526 compared to $124,407 in Mason (+22.6%). Bexley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bexley spend roughly 9.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Mason.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.5°F vs 53.8°F). Bexley receives more rainfall at 41.6" per year compared to 41.4" in Mason.