Crooksville, OH vs Hillsboro, OH

Crooksville is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Crooksville scores 62 compared to 66 for Hillsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crooksville is $694/month compared to $734/month in Hillsboro — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crooksville is more affordable at $94,800 median vs $136,900.

Median household income in Crooksville is $45,313 compared to $45,197 in Hillsboro (+0.3%). Crooksville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Crooksville spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Hillsboro.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.9°F vs 52.6°F). Hillsboro receives more rainfall at 42.4" per year compared to 38.6" in Crooksville.