Brunswick, OH vs Wilmington, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wilmington is 16.2% cheaper than Brunswick. With a cost index of 74 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wilmington to Brunswick should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brunswick is $1,115/month compared to $925/month in Wilmington — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmington is more affordable at $162,700 median vs $233,300.

Median household income in Brunswick is $85,313 compared to $52,661 in Wilmington (+62%). While Brunswick 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 21.1% in Wilmington.