Fayetteville, OH vs Rock Creek, OH

Fayetteville, OH and Rock Creek, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.4% difference in their overall index. Fayetteville scores 72 while Rock Creek scores 71 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayetteville is $880/month compared to $931/month in Rock Creek — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fayetteville has cheaper rent, Rock Creek actually has lower median home values ($123,900 vs $148,900).

Median household income in Fayetteville is $90,250 compared to $50,417 in Rock Creek (+79%). 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 22.2% in Rock Creek.