Mentor, OH vs Tallmadge, OH

Tallmadge is moderately more affordable than Mentor, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Mentor scores 87 compared to 82 for Tallmadge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mentor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mentor is $1,192/month compared to $1,008/month in Tallmadge — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tallmadge is more affordable at $226,400 median vs $229,500.

Median household income in Mentor is $89,202 compared to $91,273 in Tallmadge (-2.3%). Tallmadge offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mentor spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Tallmadge.