Clayton, OH vs Ottawa, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ottawa is 16.5% cheaper than Clayton. With a cost index of 69 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ottawa to Clayton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clayton is $1,069/month compared to $739/month in Ottawa — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ottawa is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $189,100.

Median household income in Clayton is $90,886 compared to $66,268 in Ottawa (+37.1%). While Clayton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clayton spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Ottawa.