Brookville, OH vs Steubenville, OH

Steubenville is moderately more affordable than Brookville, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Brookville scores 74 compared to 65 for Steubenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brookville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookville is $917/month compared to $773/month in Steubenville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Steubenville is more affordable at $128,000 median vs $170,900.

Median household income in Brookville is $62,569 compared to $47,057 in Steubenville (+33%). While Brookville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookville spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.7% in Steubenville.