Edgerton, OH vs Fort Shawnee, OH

Edgerton is moderately more affordable than Fort Shawnee, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Edgerton scores 65 compared to 75 for Fort Shawnee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Shawnee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgerton is $767/month compared to $970/month in Fort Shawnee — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edgerton is more affordable at $111,300 median vs $187,800.

Median household income in Edgerton is $40,928 compared to $88,606 in Fort Shawnee (-53.8%). While Fort Shawnee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgerton spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Fort Shawnee.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 51.4°F). Fort Shawnee receives more rainfall at 35.8" per year compared to 33" in Edgerton.