Cairo, OH vs Mount Sterling, OH

Cairo is moderately more affordable than Mount Sterling, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Cairo scores 65 compared to 73 for Mount Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Sterling can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cairo is $850/month compared to $882/month in Mount Sterling — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cairo is more affordable at $107,900 median vs $159,100.

Median household income in Cairo is $79,643 compared to $64,844 in Mount Sterling (+22.8%). Cairo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cairo spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Mount Sterling.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 52.4°F). Mount Sterling receives more rainfall at 35.8" per year compared to 35.8" in Cairo.