Cardington, OH vs New Carlisle, OH

New Carlisle is moderately more affordable than Cardington, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Cardington scores 72 compared to 65 for New Carlisle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cardington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cardington is $918/month compared to $820/month in New Carlisle — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Carlisle is more affordable at $111,900 median vs $132,600.

Median household income in Cardington is $66,250 compared to $61,483 in New Carlisle (+7.8%). The higher salaries in Cardington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cardington spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in New Carlisle.

Climate-wise, New Carlisle is notably warmer with an average of 53.9°F compared to 50.8°F in Cardington. New Carlisle receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 37.6" in Cardington.