Chillicothe, OH vs Oberlin, OH

Chillicothe is moderately more affordable than Oberlin, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Chillicothe scores 70 compared to 79 for Oberlin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oberlin 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 $982/month in Oberlin — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chillicothe is more affordable at $145,900 median vs $207,500.

Median household income in Chillicothe is $49,193 compared to $73,775 in Oberlin (-33.3%). While Oberlin 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% in Oberlin.