Circleville, OH vs Lexington, OH

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Circleville, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Circleville scores 75 compared to 68 for Lexington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Circleville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Circleville is $903/month compared to $756/month in Lexington — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Circleville actually has lower median home values ($182,400 vs $183,500).

Median household income in Circleville is $56,225 compared to $56,068 in Lexington (+0.3%). Circleville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Circleville spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Lexington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 50.6°F). Lexington receives more rainfall at 42.5" per year compared to 40.3" in Circleville.