Clifton, OH vs Phillipsburg, OH

Phillipsburg is moderately more affordable than Clifton, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Clifton scores 75 compared to 70 for Phillipsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clifton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clifton is $828/month compared to $950/month in Phillipsburg — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clifton has cheaper rent, Phillipsburg actually has lower median home values ($107,400 vs $228,600).

Median household income in Clifton is $79,375 compared to $70,750 in Phillipsburg (+12.2%). While Clifton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clifton spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Phillipsburg.