Louisville, OH vs Shadyside, OH

Shadyside is moderately more affordable than Louisville, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Louisville scores 72 compared to 67 for Shadyside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Louisville 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 $854/month in Shadyside — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Louisville has cheaper rent, Shadyside actually has lower median home values ($125,100 vs $192,700).

Median household income in Louisville is $58,269 compared to $55,081 in Shadyside (+5.8%). The higher salaries in Louisville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Louisville spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Shadyside.