Hartville, OH vs Louisville, OH

Louisville is moderately more affordable than Hartville, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Hartville scores 82 compared to 72 for Louisville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartville is $985/month compared to $842/month in Louisville — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Louisville is more affordable at $192,700 median vs $254,500.

Median household income in Hartville is $65,625 compared to $58,269 in Louisville (+12.6%). The higher salaries in Hartville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartville spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Louisville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.7°F vs 51.7°F). Louisville receives more rainfall at 41.6" per year compared to 41.6" in Hartville.