Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH vs Piqua, OH

Piqua is moderately more affordable than Mentor-on-the-Lake, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Mentor-on-the-Lake scores 78 compared to 70 for Piqua, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mentor-on-the-Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mentor-on-the-Lake is $1,021/month compared to $896/month in Piqua — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Piqua is more affordable at $124,900 median vs $171,200.

Median household income in Mentor-on-the-Lake is $61,320 compared to $63,770 in Piqua (-3.8%). Piqua 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-on-the-Lake spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Piqua.