Brimfield, OH vs Wakeman, OH

Wakeman is moderately more affordable than Brimfield, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Brimfield scores 78 compared to 69 for Wakeman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brimfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brimfield is $993/month compared to $776/month in Wakeman — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wakeman is more affordable at $169,300 median vs $192,200.

Median household income in Brimfield is $78,952 compared to $70,393 in Wakeman (+12.2%). The higher salaries in Brimfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brimfield spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Wakeman.