Columbus Grove, OH vs Stony Ridge, OH

Stony Ridge is moderately more affordable than Columbus Grove, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Columbus Grove scores 70 compared to 65 for Stony Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Columbus Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Columbus Grove is $885/month compared to $777/month in Stony Ridge — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stony Ridge is more affordable at $114,700 median vs $154,300.

Median household income in Columbus Grove is $70,242 compared to $67,587 in Stony Ridge (+3.9%). Columbus Grove does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Columbus Grove spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Stony Ridge.