Creston, OH vs Howland Center, OH

Creston is moderately more affordable than Howland Center, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Creston scores 71 compared to 79 for Howland Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Howland Center 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 $1,117/month in Howland Center — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Creston is more affordable at $155,300 median vs $179,700.

Median household income in Creston is $62,950 compared to $84,306 in Howland Center (-25.3%). While Howland Center 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, more than the 15.9% in Howland Center.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 49.9°F). Howland Center receives more rainfall at 41.2" per year compared to 36.9" in Creston.