Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs Wooster, OH

Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Wooster, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.9% difference in their overall index. Cuyahoga Falls scores 78 while Wooster 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 $882/month in Wooster — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wooster has cheaper rent, Cuyahoga Falls actually has lower median home values ($174,700 vs $198,400).

Median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $70,645 compared to $65,888 in Wooster (+7.2%). 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, more than the 16.1% in Wooster.