Montpelier, OH vs Union City, OH

Union City is moderately more affordable than Montpelier, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Montpelier scores 64 compared to 56 for Union City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montpelier can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montpelier is $758/month compared to $625/month in Union City — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union City is more affordable at $59,100 median vs $105,200.

Median household income in Montpelier is $48,720 compared to $33,472 in Union City (+45.6%). While Montpelier is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Montpelier spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Union City.