Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs Shaker Heights, OH

Cuyahoga Falls is moderately more affordable than Shaker Heights, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Cuyahoga Falls scores 78 compared to 91 for Shaker Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shaker Heights 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 $1,149/month in Shaker Heights — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cuyahoga Falls is more affordable at $174,700 median vs $288,000.

Median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $70,645 compared to $97,721 in Shaker Heights (-27.7%). While Shaker Heights 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 14.1% in Shaker Heights.