Burlington, OH vs Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH

Burlington, OH and Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. Burlington scores 76 while Mentor-on-the-Lake scores 78 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

Renters will find that Burlington has a median rent of $662/month while Mentor-on-the-Lake comes in at $1,021/month, a 35% difference.

Median household income in Burlington is $38,732 compared to $61,320 in Mentor-on-the-Lake (-36.8%). While Mentor-on-the-Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Mentor-on-the-Lake.

Climate-wise, Burlington is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 52.3°F in Mentor-on-the-Lake. Burlington receives more rainfall at 45.1" per year compared to 33.3" in Mentor-on-the-Lake.