Broadview Heights, OH vs Union, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Union is 15.3% cheaper than Broadview Heights. With a cost index of 77 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Union to Broadview Heights should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Broadview Heights is $1,075/month compared to $1,106/month in Union — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Broadview Heights has cheaper rent, Union actually has lower median home values ($138,800 vs $292,500).

Median household income in Broadview Heights is $99,431 compared to $68,837 in Union (+44.4%). While Broadview Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Broadview Heights spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Union.