Flushing, OH vs Lafayette, OH

Lafayette is moderately more affordable than Flushing, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Flushing scores 71 compared to 63 for Lafayette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Flushing can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flushing is $1,054/month compared to $743/month in Lafayette — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lafayette has cheaper rent, Flushing actually has lower median home values ($98,800 vs $121,700).

Median household income in Flushing is $64,250 compared to $49,653 in Lafayette (+29.4%). While Flushing is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Flushing spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Lafayette.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 51.4°F). Flushing receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 35.8" in Lafayette.