Mendon, OH vs South Amherst, OH

Mendon is moderately more affordable than South Amherst, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Mendon scores 64 compared to 75 for South Amherst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Amherst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mendon is $785/month compared to $893/month in South Amherst — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mendon is more affordable at $100,400 median vs $186,000.

Median household income in Mendon is $59,583 compared to $83,654 in South Amherst (-28.8%). While South Amherst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mendon spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in South Amherst.