Louisville, OH vs Medina, OH

Louisville is moderately more affordable than Medina, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Louisville scores 72 compared to 83 for Medina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Medina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Louisville is $842/month compared to $1,025/month in Medina — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Louisville is more affordable at $192,700 median vs $231,700.

Median household income in Louisville is $58,269 compared to $76,099 in Medina (-23.4%). While Medina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Louisville spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Medina.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.7°F vs 49.5°F). Louisville receives more rainfall at 41.6" per year compared to 36.9" in Medina.