Northbrook, OH vs Shaker Heights, OH

Northbrook is moderately more affordable than Shaker Heights, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Northbrook scores 83 compared to 91 for Shaker Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shaker Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Northbrook is $1,279/month compared to $1,149/month in Shaker Heights — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shaker Heights has cheaper rent, Northbrook actually has lower median home values ($134,800 vs $288,000).

Median household income in Northbrook is $63,486 compared to $97,721 in Shaker Heights (-35%). While Shaker Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Northbrook spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Shaker Heights.