Glouster, OH vs Richmond, OH

Glouster is moderately more affordable than Richmond, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Glouster scores 62 compared to 67 for Richmond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Richmond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glouster is $761/month compared to $850/month in Richmond — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glouster is more affordable at $75,300 median vs $119,100.

Median household income in Glouster is $37,639 compared to $61,250 in Richmond (-38.5%). While Richmond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glouster spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Richmond.