Delphos, OH vs Sidney, OH

Delphos is moderately more affordable than Sidney, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Delphos scores 66 compared to 71 for Sidney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sidney 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 $842/month in Sidney — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Delphos is more affordable at $125,400 median vs $159,300.

Median household income in Delphos is $58,359 compared to $59,560 in Sidney (-2%). Sidney does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Delphos spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Sidney.