Forest Park, OH vs Union, OH

Union is moderately more affordable than Forest Park, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Forest Park scores 82 compared to 77 for Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forest Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forest Park is $1,172/month compared to $1,106/month in Union — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union is more affordable at $138,800 median vs $163,200.

Median household income in Forest Park is $67,201 compared to $68,837 in Union (-2.4%). Union offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Forest Park spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Union.