Chillicothe, OH vs Kettering, OH

Chillicothe is moderately more affordable than Kettering, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Chillicothe scores 70 compared to 78 for Kettering, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kettering can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chillicothe is $842/month compared to $983/month in Kettering — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chillicothe is more affordable at $145,900 median vs $192,500.

Median household income in Chillicothe is $49,193 compared to $71,619 in Kettering (-31.3%). While Kettering is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chillicothe spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Kettering.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 54.1°F). Kettering receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 40.3" in Chillicothe.