Kettering, OH vs Shaker Heights, OH

Kettering is moderately more affordable than Shaker Heights, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Kettering scores 78 compared to 91 for Shaker Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shaker Heights 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 $1,149/month in Shaker Heights — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kettering is more affordable at $192,500 median vs $288,000.

Median household income in Kettering is $71,619 compared to $97,721 in Shaker Heights (-26.7%). While Shaker Heights 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 14.1% in Shaker Heights.