Elyria, OH vs Perrysburg, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Elyria is 24.9% cheaper than Perrysburg. With a cost index of 70 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Elyria to Perrysburg should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Elyria is $859/month compared to $1,213/month in Perrysburg — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elyria is more affordable at $142,800 median vs $306,500.

Median household income in Elyria is $53,204 compared to $105,226 in Perrysburg (-49.4%). While Perrysburg 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, more than the 13.8% in Perrysburg.