Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs New Philadelphia, OH

New Philadelphia is moderately more affordable than Cuyahoga Falls, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Cuyahoga Falls scores 78 compared to 72 for New Philadelphia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cuyahoga Falls 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 $866/month in New Philadelphia — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Philadelphia is more affordable at $164,600 median vs $174,700.

Median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $70,645 compared to $60,932 in New Philadelphia (+15.9%). 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, more than the 17.1% in New Philadelphia.