Hiram, OH vs St. Bernard, OH

St. Bernard is moderately more affordable than Hiram, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Hiram scores 79 compared to 70 for St. Bernard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hiram can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hiram is $929/month compared to $840/month in St. Bernard — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Bernard is more affordable at $139,500 median vs $225,900.

Median household income in Hiram is $93,199 compared to $74,911 in St. Bernard (+24.4%). While Hiram is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hiram spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 13.5% in St. Bernard.