Mineral Ridge, OH vs Urbana, OH

Mineral Ridge is moderately more affordable than Urbana, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Mineral Ridge scores 62 compared to 71 for Urbana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Urbana 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 $911/month in Urbana — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mineral Ridge is more affordable at $142,900 median vs $147,300.

Median household income in Mineral Ridge is $61,830 compared to $66,768 in Urbana (-7.4%). The higher salaries in Urbana partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mineral Ridge spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Urbana.