Elyria, OH vs Riverside, OH

Elyria is moderately more affordable than Riverside, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Elyria scores 70 compared to 75 for Riverside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Riverside 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 $1,015/month in Riverside — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elyria has cheaper rent, Riverside actually has lower median home values ($139,100 vs $142,800).

Median household income in Elyria is $53,204 compared to $59,271 in Riverside (-10.2%). While Riverside 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 20.5% in Riverside.