Fort Recovery, OH vs New Carlisle, OH

New Carlisle is moderately more affordable than Fort Recovery, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Fort Recovery scores 69 compared to 65 for New Carlisle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Recovery can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Recovery is $767/month compared to $820/month in New Carlisle — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Recovery has cheaper rent, New Carlisle actually has lower median home values ($111,900 vs $162,000).

Median household income in Fort Recovery is $66,833 compared to $61,483 in New Carlisle (+8.7%). While Fort Recovery 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 Recovery spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in New Carlisle.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.6°F vs 53.9°F). New Carlisle receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 40.3" in Fort Recovery.