Delphos, OH vs Piqua, OH

Delphos is moderately more affordable than Piqua, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Delphos scores 66 compared to 70 for Piqua, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Piqua can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delphos is $830/month compared to $896/month in Piqua — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delphos has cheaper rent, Piqua actually has lower median home values ($124,900 vs $125,400).

Median household income in Delphos is $58,359 compared to $63,770 in Piqua (-8.5%). While Piqua is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Delphos spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Piqua.