Elyria, OH vs Lancaster, OH

Elyria is moderately more affordable than Lancaster, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Elyria scores 70 compared to 78 for Lancaster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lancaster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elyria is $859/month compared to $999/month in Lancaster — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elyria is more affordable at $142,800 median vs $180,200.

Median household income in Elyria is $53,204 compared to $54,901 in Lancaster (-3.1%). Lancaster 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 Elyria spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Lancaster.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 52.2°F). Lancaster receives more rainfall at 40.3" per year compared to 36.7" in Elyria.