Coal Grove, OH vs Portage Lakes, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Coal Grove is 15% cheaper than Portage Lakes. With a cost index of 68 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Coal Grove to Portage Lakes should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Coal Grove is $967/month compared to $1,125/month in Portage Lakes — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Coal Grove is more affordable at $97,300 median vs $165,500.

Median household income in Coal Grove is $53,324 compared to $66,027 in Portage Lakes (-19.2%). While Portage Lakes is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coal Grove spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Portage Lakes.