Fairport Harbor, OH vs Magnolia, OH

Magnolia is moderately more affordable than Fairport Harbor, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Fairport Harbor scores 69 compared to 64 for Magnolia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairport Harbor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairport Harbor is $846/month compared to $689/month in Magnolia — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Magnolia has cheaper rent, Fairport Harbor actually has lower median home values ($135,500 vs $150,000).

Median household income in Fairport Harbor is $56,184 compared to $73,214 in Magnolia (-23.3%). Magnolia offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairport Harbor spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in Magnolia.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 51.8°F). Magnolia receives more rainfall at 38.7" per year compared to 33.3" in Fairport Harbor.