Jackson Center, OH vs St. Bernard, OH

Jackson Center is moderately more affordable than St. Bernard, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Jackson Center scores 64 compared to 70 for St. Bernard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Bernard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jackson Center is $693/month compared to $840/month in St. Bernard — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jackson Center is more affordable at $138,200 median vs $139,500.

Median household income in Jackson Center is $59,728 compared to $74,911 in St. Bernard (-20.3%). While St. Bernard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jackson Center spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in St. Bernard.