Birmingham, OH vs Shiloh, OH

Shiloh is moderately more affordable than Birmingham, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Birmingham scores 65 compared to 61 for Shiloh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Birmingham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Birmingham is $675/month compared to $788/month in Shiloh — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Birmingham has cheaper rent, Shiloh actually has lower median home values ($83,800 vs $165,900).

Median household income in Birmingham is $26,593 compared to $64,750 in Shiloh (-58.9%). Shiloh offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Birmingham spend roughly 30.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Shiloh. The Shiloh ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.