Brunswick, OH vs University Heights, OH

Brunswick is moderately more affordable than University Heights, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Brunswick scores 85 compared to 95 for University Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of University Heights 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 $1,445/month in University Heights — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brunswick has cheaper rent, University Heights actually has lower median home values ($224,900 vs $233,300).

Median household income in Brunswick is $85,313 compared to $98,474 in University Heights (-13.4%). While University 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 Brunswick spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in University Heights.