Lancaster, OH vs Sharonville, OH

Lancaster is moderately more affordable than Sharonville, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Lancaster scores 78 compared to 84 for Sharonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sharonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lancaster is $999/month compared to $1,129/month in Sharonville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lancaster is more affordable at $180,200 median vs $207,900.

Median household income in Lancaster is $54,901 compared to $70,781 in Sharonville (-22.4%). While Sharonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lancaster spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Sharonville.