Kent, OH vs Willoughby Hills, OH

Kent is moderately more affordable than Willoughby Hills, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Kent scores 80 compared to 91 for Willoughby Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Willoughby Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kent is $983/month compared to $1,091/month in Willoughby Hills — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kent is more affordable at $210,700 median vs $305,800.

Median household income in Kent is $42,524 compared to $61,641 in Willoughby Hills (-31%). While Willoughby Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kent spend roughly 27.7% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Willoughby Hills.