Heath, OH vs Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County), OH

Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) is moderately more affordable than Heath, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Heath scores 84 compared to 76 for Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County), where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Heath can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Heath is $1,094/month compared to $975/month in Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) is more affordable at $172,600 median vs $215,000.

Median household income in Heath is $74,773 compared to $65,038 in Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) (+15%). While Heath is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Heath spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County).