Lexington, OH vs Willowick, OH

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Willowick, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 68 compared to 76 for Willowick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Willowick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lexington is $756/month compared to $1,021/month in Willowick — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Willowick actually has lower median home values ($156,100 vs $183,500).

Median household income in Lexington is $56,068 compared to $74,138 in Willowick (-24.4%). While Willowick is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lexington spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Willowick.