Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs Lima, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lima is 20.5% cheaper than Cuyahoga Falls. With a cost index of 65 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lima to Cuyahoga Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cuyahoga Falls is $1,029/month compared to $865/month in Lima — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lima is more affordable at $95,900 median vs $174,700.

Median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $70,645 compared to $43,370 in Lima (+62.9%). While Cuyahoga Falls 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, less than the 23.9% in Lima.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 51.4°F). Lima receives more rainfall at 35.8" per year compared to 32.5" in Cuyahoga Falls.