Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs Sylvania, OH

Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Sylvania, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.6% difference in their overall index. Cuyahoga Falls scores 78 while Sylvania scores 82 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 $1,019/month in Sylvania — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sylvania has cheaper rent, Cuyahoga Falls actually has lower median home values ($174,700 vs $233,700).

Median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $70,645 compared to $95,610 in Sylvania (-26.1%). While Sylvania 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 12.8% in Sylvania.