Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs Riverside, OH

Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Riverside, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.7% difference in their overall index. Cuyahoga Falls scores 78 while Riverside scores 75 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cuyahoga Falls is $1,029/month compared to $1,015/month in Riverside — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Riverside is more affordable at $139,100 median vs $174,700.

Median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $70,645 compared to $59,271 in Riverside (+19.2%). 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 20.5% in Riverside.