Fredericktown, OH vs Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH

Geneva-on-the-Lake is moderately more affordable than Fredericktown, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Fredericktown scores 71 compared to 66 for Geneva-on-the-Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fredericktown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fredericktown is $805/month compared to $775/month in Geneva-on-the-Lake — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Geneva-on-the-Lake is more affordable at $123,500 median vs $164,500.

Median household income in Fredericktown is $64,668 compared to $45,655 in Geneva-on-the-Lake (+41.6%). While Fredericktown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fredericktown spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Geneva-on-the-Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.6°F vs 48.9°F). Fredericktown receives more rainfall at 42.5" per year compared to 37.1" in Geneva-on-the-Lake.