Kettering, OH vs Lebanon, OH

Kettering is moderately more affordable than Lebanon, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Kettering scores 78 compared to 86 for Lebanon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lebanon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kettering is $983/month compared to $1,067/month in Lebanon — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kettering is more affordable at $192,500 median vs $257,100.

Median household income in Kettering is $71,619 compared to $78,598 in Lebanon (-8.9%). The higher salaries in Lebanon partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kettering spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Lebanon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 54.1°F). Lebanon receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 41" in Kettering.