Garrettsville, OH vs St. Marys, OH

St. Marys is moderately more affordable than Garrettsville, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Garrettsville scores 75 compared to 69 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garrettsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garrettsville is $872/month compared to $835/month in St. Marys — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Marys is more affordable at $138,500 median vs $193,100.

Median household income in Garrettsville is $69,821 compared to $72,056 in St. Marys (-3.1%). St. Marys offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Garrettsville spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in St. Marys.