Fairport Harbor, OH vs Sheffield Lake, OH

Fairport Harbor is moderately more affordable than Sheffield Lake, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Fairport Harbor scores 69 compared to 76 for Sheffield Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sheffield Lake 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 $1,014/month in Sheffield Lake — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairport Harbor is more affordable at $135,500 median vs $153,400.

Median household income in Fairport Harbor is $56,184 compared to $62,065 in Sheffield Lake (-9.5%). While Sheffield Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairport Harbor spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Sheffield Lake.