Carlisle, OH vs Fort Recovery, OH

Fort Recovery is moderately more affordable than Carlisle, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Carlisle scores 75 compared to 69 for Fort Recovery, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carlisle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlisle is $872/month compared to $767/month in Fort Recovery — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Recovery is more affordable at $162,000 median vs $185,400.

Median household income in Carlisle is $70,000 compared to $66,833 in Fort Recovery (+4.7%). The higher salaries in Carlisle partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlisle spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Fort Recovery.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 53.6°F). Carlisle receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 40.3" in Fort Recovery.