Kirtland, OH vs Mayfield Heights, OH

Mayfield Heights is moderately more affordable than Kirtland, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Kirtland scores 91 compared to 81 for Mayfield Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kirtland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kirtland is $906/month compared to $1,089/month in Mayfield Heights — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kirtland has cheaper rent, Mayfield Heights actually has lower median home values ($187,600 vs $377,500).

Median household income in Kirtland is $117,794 compared to $62,511 in Mayfield Heights (+88.4%). While Kirtland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kirtland spend roughly 9.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Mayfield Heights.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 52.3°F). Mayfield Heights receives more rainfall at 33.3" per year compared to 33.3" in Kirtland.