Blue Ash, OH vs Upper Arlington, OH

Blue Ash is moderately more affordable than Upper Arlington, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash is $1,511/month compared to $1,480/month in Upper Arlington — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Upper Arlington has cheaper rent, Blue Ash actually has lower median home values ($365,700 vs $568,200).

Median household income in Blue Ash is $116,663 compared to $150,993 in Upper Arlington (-22.7%). While Upper Arlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blue Ash spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Upper Arlington.