Elyria, OH vs Zanesville, OH

Zanesville is moderately more affordable than Elyria, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Elyria scores 70 compared to 67 for Zanesville, 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 $812/month in Zanesville — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Zanesville is more affordable at $106,900 median vs $142,800.

Median household income in Elyria is $53,204 compared to $39,085 in Zanesville (+36.1%). 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 24.9% in Zanesville.