Cleves, OH vs Louisville, OH

Louisville is moderately more affordable than Cleves, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Cleves scores 79 compared to 72 for Louisville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cleves can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cleves is $1,063/month compared to $842/month in Louisville — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Louisville has cheaper rent, Cleves actually has lower median home values ($171,600 vs $192,700).

Median household income in Cleves is $80,536 compared to $58,269 in Louisville (+38.2%). While Cleves is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cleves spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Louisville.

Climate-wise, Cleves is notably warmer with an average of 54.7°F compared to 51.7°F in Louisville. Cleves receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 41.6" in Louisville.