Elyria, OH vs Portsmouth, OH

Portsmouth is moderately more affordable than Elyria, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Elyria scores 70 compared to 63 for Portsmouth, 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 $758/month in Portsmouth — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Portsmouth is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $142,800.

Median household income in Elyria is $53,204 compared to $35,319 in Portsmouth (+50.6%). 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 25.8% in Portsmouth.