Fayette, OH vs Roachester, OH

Fayette is moderately more affordable than Roachester, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Fayette scores 62 compared to 69 for Roachester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roachester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayette is $750/month compared to $738/month in Roachester — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Roachester has cheaper rent, Fayette actually has lower median home values ($92,300 vs $164,000).

Median household income in Fayette is $47,500 compared to $65,682 in Roachester (-27.7%). While Roachester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayette spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Roachester.