Cairo, OH vs South Amherst, OH

Cairo is moderately more affordable than South Amherst, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Cairo scores 65 compared to 75 for South Amherst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Amherst 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 $893/month in South Amherst — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cairo is more affordable at $107,900 median vs $186,000.

Median household income in Cairo is $79,643 compared to $83,654 in South Amherst (-4.8%). South Amherst does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Cairo spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in South Amherst.