Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs Medina, OH

Cuyahoga Falls is moderately more affordable than Medina, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Cuyahoga Falls scores 78 compared to 83 for Medina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Medina 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 $1,025/month in Medina — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Medina has cheaper rent, Cuyahoga Falls actually has lower median home values ($174,700 vs $231,700).

Median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $70,645 compared to $76,099 in Medina (-7.2%). While Medina 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 16.2% in Medina.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 49.5°F). Medina receives more rainfall at 36.9" per year compared to 32.5" in Cuyahoga Falls.