Kettering, OH vs North Ridgeville, OH

Kettering is moderately more affordable than North Ridgeville, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Kettering scores 78 compared to 86 for North Ridgeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kettering is more affordable at $192,500 median vs $254,700.

Median household income in Kettering is $71,619 compared to $94,234 in North Ridgeville (-24%). While North Ridgeville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kettering spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in North Ridgeville.