Garfield Heights, OH vs Northbrook, OH

Garfield Heights is moderately more affordable than Northbrook, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Garfield Heights scores 74 compared to 83 for Northbrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northbrook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garfield Heights is $1,085/month compared to $1,279/month in Northbrook — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garfield Heights is more affordable at $100,000 median vs $134,800.

Median household income in Garfield Heights is $52,006 compared to $63,486 in Northbrook (-18.1%). While Northbrook is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garfield Heights spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 24.2% in Northbrook.