Hillsboro, OH vs Niles, OH

Niles is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Hillsboro scores 66 compared to 63 for Niles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillsboro is $734/month compared to $787/month in Niles — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hillsboro has cheaper rent, Niles actually has lower median home values ($108,400 vs $136,900).

Median household income in Hillsboro is $45,197 compared to $49,987 in Niles (-9.6%). Niles offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillsboro spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Niles.