Clayton, OH vs North Ridgeville, OH

Clayton is moderately more affordable than North Ridgeville, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 80 compared to 86 for North Ridgeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Ridgeville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clayton is $1,069/month compared to $1,067/month in North Ridgeville — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Ridgeville has cheaper rent, Clayton actually has lower median home values ($189,100 vs $254,700).

Median household income in Clayton is $90,886 compared to $94,234 in North Ridgeville (-3.6%). The higher salaries in North Ridgeville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clayton spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in North Ridgeville.