Champion Heights, OH vs Portsmouth, OH

Portsmouth is moderately more affordable than Champion Heights, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Champion Heights scores 67 compared to 63 for Portsmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Champion Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Champion Heights is $856/month compared to $758/month in Portsmouth — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Portsmouth is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $138,700.

Median household income in Champion Heights is $69,688 compared to $35,319 in Portsmouth (+97.3%). While Champion Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Champion Heights spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25.8% in Portsmouth.