Brunswick, OH vs Clayton, OH

Clayton is moderately more affordable than Brunswick, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Brunswick scores 85 compared to 80 for Clayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brunswick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brunswick is $1,115/month compared to $1,069/month in Clayton — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clayton is more affordable at $189,100 median vs $233,300.

Median household income in Brunswick is $85,313 compared to $90,886 in Clayton (-6.1%). Clayton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brunswick spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Clayton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 53.9°F). Clayton receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 41" in Brunswick.