Mineral Ridge, OH vs Union City, OH

Union City is moderately more affordable than Mineral Ridge, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Mineral Ridge scores 62 compared to 56 for Union City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mineral Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mineral Ridge is $677/month compared to $625/month in Union City — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union City is more affordable at $59,100 median vs $142,900.

Median household income in Mineral Ridge is $61,830 compared to $33,472 in Union City (+84.7%). While Mineral Ridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mineral Ridge spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Union City.