Moraine, OH vs St. Paris, OH

St. Paris is moderately more affordable than Moraine, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Moraine scores 72 compared to 66 for St. Paris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moraine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moraine is $959/month compared to $744/month in St. Paris — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paris has cheaper rent, Moraine actually has lower median home values ($128,100 vs $143,000).

Median household income in Moraine is $44,648 compared to $56,741 in St. Paris (-21.3%). St. Paris offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Moraine spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in St. Paris.