East Palestine, OH vs Oak Hill, OH

Oak Hill is moderately more affordable than East Palestine, with a 11% lower cost of living index. East Palestine scores 66 compared to 60 for Oak Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Palestine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Palestine is $824/month compared to $722/month in Oak Hill — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Hill is more affordable at $86,900 median vs $114,100.

Median household income in East Palestine is $49,006 compared to $42,857 in Oak Hill (+14.3%). While East Palestine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Palestine spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Oak Hill.