Lewisburg, OH vs Northwood, OH

Lewisburg is moderately more affordable than Northwood, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Lewisburg scores 68 compared to 75 for Northwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewisburg is $778/month compared to $964/month in Northwood — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewisburg is more affordable at $144,500 median vs $168,400.

Median household income in Lewisburg is $66,328 compared to $76,332 in Northwood (-13.1%). While Northwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewisburg spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Northwood.