Girard, OH vs South Point, OH

Girard is moderately more affordable than South Point, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Girard scores 61 compared to 70 for South Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Girard is $736/month compared to $807/month in South Point — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Girard is more affordable at $105,700 median vs $175,200.

Median household income in Girard is $42,861 compared to $80,689 in South Point (-46.9%). While South Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Girard spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in South Point.