Fort Jennings, OH vs Hiram, OH

Fort Jennings is moderately more affordable than Hiram, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Fort Jennings scores 70 compared to 79 for Hiram, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hiram can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Jennings is $731/month compared to $929/month in Hiram — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Jennings is more affordable at $204,200 median vs $225,900.

Median household income in Fort Jennings is $64,375 compared to $93,199 in Hiram (-30.9%). While Hiram is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Jennings spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Hiram.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 49.9°F). Hiram receives more rainfall at 41.2" per year compared to 35.8" in Fort Jennings.