Niles, OH vs Upper Sandusky, OH

Niles is moderately more affordable than Upper Sandusky, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Niles scores 63 compared to 67 for Upper Sandusky, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Upper Sandusky can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Niles is $787/month compared to $754/month in Upper Sandusky — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Upper Sandusky has cheaper rent, Niles actually has lower median home values ($108,400 vs $151,300).

Median household income in Niles is $49,987 compared to $72,379 in Upper Sandusky (-30.9%). While Upper Sandusky is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Niles spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Upper Sandusky.