Chardon, OH vs Willowick, OH

Willowick is moderately more affordable than Chardon, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Chardon scores 86 compared to 76 for Willowick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chardon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chardon is $1,035/month compared to $1,021/month in Willowick — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Willowick is more affordable at $156,100 median vs $274,500.

Median household income in Chardon is $86,618 compared to $74,138 in Willowick (+16.8%). While Chardon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chardon spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Willowick.