Enon, OH vs Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH

Enon is moderately more affordable than Mentor-on-the-Lake, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Enon scores 69 compared to 78 for Mentor-on-the-Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mentor-on-the-Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Enon is $728/month compared to $1,021/month in Mentor-on-the-Lake — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Enon has cheaper rent, Mentor-on-the-Lake actually has lower median home values ($171,200 vs $195,400).

Median household income in Enon is $82,500 compared to $61,320 in Mentor-on-the-Lake (+34.5%). Enon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Enon spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Mentor-on-the-Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.9°F vs 52.3°F). Enon receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 33.3" in Mentor-on-the-Lake.