Hilliard, OH vs Worthington, OH

Worthington is moderately more affordable than Hilliard, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Hilliard scores 111 compared to 102 for Worthington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hilliard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hilliard is $1,590/month compared to $1,153/month in Worthington — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Worthington has cheaper rent, Hilliard actually has lower median home values ($360,000 vs $417,700).

Median household income in Hilliard is $122,864 compared to $124,734 in Worthington (-1.5%). Worthington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hilliard spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Worthington.