Castalia, OH vs Montpelier, OH

Montpelier is moderately more affordable than Castalia, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Castalia scores 69 compared to 64 for Montpelier, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Castalia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Castalia is $775/month compared to $758/month in Montpelier — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montpelier is more affordable at $105,200 median vs $179,300.

Median household income in Castalia is $51,798 compared to $48,720 in Montpelier (+6.3%). The higher salaries in Castalia partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Castalia spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Montpelier.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 50°F). Castalia receives more rainfall at 34" per year compared to 33" in Montpelier.