Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs Lebanon, OH

Cuyahoga Falls is moderately more affordable than Lebanon, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Cuyahoga Falls scores 78 compared to 86 for Lebanon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lebanon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cuyahoga Falls is $1,029/month compared to $1,067/month in Lebanon — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cuyahoga Falls is more affordable at $174,700 median vs $257,100.

Median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $70,645 compared to $78,598 in Lebanon (-10.1%). While Lebanon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cuyahoga Falls spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Lebanon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 54.1°F). Lebanon receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 32.5" in Cuyahoga Falls.