Medina, OH vs Newark, OH

Newark is moderately more affordable than Medina, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Medina scores 83 compared to 75 for Newark, 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 Medina is $1,025/month compared to $926/month in Newark — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newark is more affordable at $174,100 median vs $231,700.

Median household income in Medina is $76,099 compared to $58,920 in Newark (+29.2%). 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 Medina spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Newark.

Climate-wise, Newark is notably warmer with an average of 53.2°F compared to 49.5°F in Medina. Newark receives more rainfall at 38.8" per year compared to 36.9" in Medina.