Forestville, OH vs Shaker Heights, OH

Shaker Heights is moderately more affordable than Forestville, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Forestville scores 100 compared to 91 for Shaker Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forestville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forestville is $1,400/month compared to $1,149/month in Shaker Heights — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shaker Heights is more affordable at $288,000 median vs $296,000.

Median household income in Forestville is $93,672 compared to $97,721 in Shaker Heights (-4.1%). Shaker Heights offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Forestville spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Shaker Heights.