Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs Tallmadge, OH

Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Tallmadge, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.4% difference in their overall index. Cuyahoga Falls scores 78 while Tallmadge 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 $1,008/month in Tallmadge — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tallmadge has cheaper rent, Cuyahoga Falls actually has lower median home values ($174,700 vs $226,400).

Median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $70,645 compared to $91,273 in Tallmadge (-22.6%). While Tallmadge 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 13.3% in Tallmadge.