Fayetteville, OH vs Rio Grande, OH

Rio Grande is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Fayetteville scores 72 compared to 63 for Rio Grande, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fayetteville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayetteville is $880/month compared to $514/month in Rio Grande — a 71% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rio Grande has cheaper rent, Fayetteville actually has lower median home values ($148,900 vs $181,600).

Median household income in Fayetteville is $90,250 compared to $40,721 in Rio Grande (+121.6%). While Fayetteville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Rio Grande.