Fairport Harbor, OH vs Shelby, OH

Shelby is moderately more affordable than Fairport Harbor, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Fairport Harbor scores 69 compared to 62 for Shelby, 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 $724/month in Shelby — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shelby is more affordable at $117,300 median vs $135,500.

Median household income in Fairport Harbor is $56,184 compared to $52,760 in Shelby (+6.5%). The higher salaries in Fairport Harbor partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairport Harbor spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Shelby.