Fulton, OH vs Magnolia, OH

Magnolia is moderately more affordable than Fulton, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Fulton scores 69 compared to 64 for Magnolia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fulton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fulton is $788/month compared to $689/month in Magnolia — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Magnolia has cheaper rent, Fulton actually has lower median home values ($141,200 vs $150,000).

Median household income in Fulton is $61,250 compared to $73,214 in Magnolia (-16.3%). Magnolia offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fulton spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in Magnolia.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.8°F vs 51.8°F). Magnolia receives more rainfall at 38.7" per year compared to 37.6" in Fulton.