Fostoria, OH vs Lima, OH

Fostoria is moderately more affordable than Lima, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Fostoria scores 61 compared to 65 for Lima, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lima can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fostoria is $759/month compared to $865/month in Lima — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fostoria is more affordable at $81,500 median vs $95,900.

Median household income in Fostoria is $52,943 compared to $43,370 in Lima (+22.1%). Fostoria offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fostoria spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Lima.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 51.4°F). Lima receives more rainfall at 35.8" per year compared to 33.8" in Fostoria.