Lyndhurst, OH vs Ottawa Hills, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lyndhurst is 21.3% cheaper than Ottawa Hills. With a cost index of 89 vs 113, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lyndhurst to Ottawa Hills should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyndhurst is $1,327/month compared to $1,859/month in Ottawa Hills — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyndhurst is more affordable at $198,900 median vs $306,300.

Median household income in Lyndhurst is $88,701 compared to $177,656 in Ottawa Hills (-50.1%). While Ottawa Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyndhurst spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Ottawa Hills.