Empire, OH vs Sherwood, OH

Empire is moderately more affordable than Sherwood, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Empire scores 59 compared to 67 for Sherwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Empire is $781/month compared to $790/month in Sherwood — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Empire is more affordable at $57,900 median vs $128,500.

Median household income in Empire is $57,708 compared to $75,147 in Sherwood (-23.2%). While Sherwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Empire spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Sherwood.