Elyria, OH vs Mayfield Heights, OH

Elyria is moderately more affordable than Mayfield Heights, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Elyria scores 70 compared to 81 for Mayfield Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mayfield Heights 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 $1,089/month in Mayfield Heights — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elyria is more affordable at $142,800 median vs $187,600.

Median household income in Elyria is $53,204 compared to $62,511 in Mayfield Heights (-14.9%). While Mayfield Heights 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 20.9% in Mayfield Heights.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 52.3°F). Elyria receives more rainfall at 36.7" per year compared to 33.3" in Mayfield Heights.