New Concord, OH vs Rockford, OH

Rockford is moderately more affordable than New Concord, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. New Concord scores 73 compared to 66 for Rockford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Concord can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Concord is $824/month compared to $806/month in Rockford — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rockford is more affordable at $120,400 median vs $194,400.

Median household income in New Concord is $72,120 compared to $56,625 in Rockford (+27.4%). While New Concord is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Concord spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Rockford.