Lakewood, OH vs Mount Vernon, OH

Mount Vernon is moderately more affordable than Lakewood, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Lakewood scores 83 compared to 74 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lakewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lakewood is $1,013/month compared to $909/month in Mount Vernon — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Vernon is more affordable at $161,400 median vs $241,500.

Median household income in Lakewood is $65,925 compared to $54,335 in Mount Vernon (+21.3%). While Lakewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lakewood spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Mount Vernon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 53.2°F). Lakewood receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 38.8" in Mount Vernon.