Etna, OH vs St. Bernard, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Bernard is 28.2% cheaper than Etna. With a cost index of 70 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Bernard to Etna should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Etna is $1,121/month compared to $840/month in St. Bernard — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Bernard is more affordable at $139,500 median vs $274,000.

Median household income in Etna is $120,089 compared to $74,911 in St. Bernard (+60.3%). While Etna is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Etna spend roughly 11.2% of their income on rent, less than the 13.5% in St. Bernard.