Edgewood, OH vs Fostoria, OH

Fostoria is moderately more affordable than Edgewood, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Edgewood scores 68 compared to 61 for Fostoria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgewood is $878/month compared to $759/month in Fostoria — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fostoria is more affordable at $81,500 median vs $105,200.

Median household income in Edgewood is $57,614 compared to $52,943 in Fostoria (+8.8%). The higher salaries in Edgewood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgewood spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Fostoria.

Climate-wise, Fostoria is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 48.9°F in Edgewood. Edgewood receives more rainfall at 37.1" per year compared to 33.8" in Fostoria.