Dunkirk, OH vs Richwood, OH

Dunkirk is moderately more affordable than Richwood, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Dunkirk scores 65 compared to 73 for Richwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Richwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunkirk is $807/month compared to $876/month in Richwood — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dunkirk is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $161,500.

Median household income in Dunkirk is $47,031 compared to $52,422 in Richwood (-10.3%). The higher salaries in Richwood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunkirk spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Richwood.