Brecksville, OH vs Upper Arlington, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Brecksville is 15% cheaper than Upper Arlington. With a cost index of 106 vs 125, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Brecksville to Upper Arlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brecksville is $1,448/month compared to $1,480/month in Upper Arlington — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brecksville is more affordable at $360,100 median vs $568,200.

Median household income in Brecksville is $126,888 compared to $150,993 in Upper Arlington (-16%). 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 Brecksville spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Upper Arlington.