Maple Heights, OH vs Newark, OH

Newark is moderately more affordable than Maple Heights, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Maple Heights scores 80 compared to 75 for Newark, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maple Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maple Heights is $1,322/month compared to $926/month in Newark — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newark has cheaper rent, Maple Heights actually has lower median home values ($89,600 vs $174,100).

Median household income in Maple Heights is $52,823 compared to $58,920 in Newark (-10.3%). Newark offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Maple Heights spend roughly 30% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Newark.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 53.2°F). Newark receives more rainfall at 38.8" per year compared to 33.3" in Maple Heights.