Middle Point, OH vs Parral, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Middle Point is 23.7% cheaper than Parral. With a cost index of 58 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Middle Point to Parral should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Middle Point is $685/month compared to $1,028/month in Parral — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middle Point is more affordable at $83,100 median vs $159,400.

Median household income in Middle Point is $53,906 compared to $70,938 in Parral (-24%). While Parral is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Middle Point spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Parral.