Creston, OH vs Hillsboro, OH

Hillsboro is moderately more affordable than Creston, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Creston scores 71 compared to 66 for Hillsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Creston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Creston is $858/month compared to $734/month in Hillsboro — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsboro is more affordable at $136,900 median vs $155,300.

Median household income in Creston is $62,950 compared to $45,197 in Hillsboro (+39.3%). While Creston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Creston spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Hillsboro.

Climate-wise, Hillsboro is notably warmer with an average of 52.6°F compared to 49.5°F in Creston. Hillsboro receives more rainfall at 42.4" per year compared to 36.9" in Creston.