Bexley, OH vs Upper Arlington, OH

Bexley is moderately more affordable than Upper Arlington, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Bexley scores 109 compared to 125 for Upper Arlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Upper Arlington 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 $1,480/month in Upper Arlington — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bexley is more affordable at $488,600 median vs $568,200.

Median household income in Bexley is $152,526 compared to $150,993 in Upper Arlington (+1%). 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 11.8% in Upper Arlington.