Highpoint, OH vs The Plains, OH

The Plains is moderately more affordable than Highpoint, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Highpoint scores 87 compared to 79 for The Plains, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Highpoint can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highpoint is $1,369/month compared to $895/month in The Plains — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while The Plains has cheaper rent, Highpoint actually has lower median home values ($157,700 vs $244,300).

Median household income in Highpoint is $82,822 compared to $51,397 in The Plains (+61.1%). While Highpoint is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Highpoint spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in The Plains.