Elyria, OH vs Lima, OH

Lima is moderately more affordable than Elyria, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Elyria scores 70 compared to 65 for Lima, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elyria 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 $865/month in Lima — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elyria has cheaper rent, Lima actually has lower median home values ($95,900 vs $142,800).

Median household income in Elyria is $53,204 compared to $43,370 in Lima (+22.7%). While Elyria is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elyria spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Lima.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 51.4°F). Elyria receives more rainfall at 36.7" per year compared to 35.8" in Lima.