Castalia, OH vs St. Bernard, OH

Castalia, OH and St. Bernard, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Castalia scores 69 while St. Bernard scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Castalia is $775/month compared to $840/month in St. Bernard — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Castalia has cheaper rent, St. Bernard actually has lower median home values ($139,500 vs $179,300).

Median household income in Castalia is $51,798 compared to $74,911 in St. Bernard (-30.9%). While St. Bernard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Castalia spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in St. Bernard.