Hamilton, OH vs North Olmsted, OH

Hamilton is moderately more affordable than North Olmsted, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Hamilton scores 75 compared to 82 for North Olmsted, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Olmsted can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamilton is $974/month compared to $1,092/month in North Olmsted — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hamilton is more affordable at $152,300 median vs $202,400.

Median household income in Hamilton is $54,293 compared to $85,435 in North Olmsted (-36.5%). While North Olmsted is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamilton spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in North Olmsted.