Fayetteville, OH vs Stafford, OH

Fayetteville, OH and Stafford, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.2% difference in their overall index. Fayetteville scores 72 while Stafford scores 72 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 $938/month in Stafford — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fayetteville has cheaper rent, Stafford actually has lower median home values ($135,700 vs $148,900).

Median household income in Fayetteville is $90,250 compared to $52,500 in Stafford (+71.9%). 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 21.4% in Stafford.