Lodi, OH vs Oberlin, OH

Lodi is moderately more affordable than Oberlin, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Lodi scores 71 compared to 79 for Oberlin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oberlin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lodi is $826/month compared to $982/month in Oberlin — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lodi is more affordable at $159,200 median vs $207,500.

Median household income in Lodi is $52,075 compared to $73,775 in Oberlin (-29.4%). While Oberlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lodi spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Oberlin.