Fostoria, OH vs Ottawa, OH

Fostoria is moderately more affordable than Ottawa, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Fostoria scores 61 compared to 69 for Ottawa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ottawa 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 $739/month in Ottawa — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ottawa has cheaper rent, Fostoria actually has lower median home values ($81,500 vs $175,300).

Median household income in Fostoria is $52,943 compared to $66,268 in Ottawa (-20.1%). While Ottawa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fostoria spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Ottawa.