Bremen, OH vs Silverton, OH

Bremen, OH and Silverton, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.7% difference in their overall index. Bremen scores 76 while Silverton scores 74 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bremen is $1,005/month compared to $842/month in Silverton — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Silverton has cheaper rent, Bremen actually has lower median home values ($156,400 vs $185,300).

Median household income in Bremen is $61,250 compared to $49,563 in Silverton (+23.6%). While Bremen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bremen spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Silverton.