Northfield, OH vs Vermilion, OH

Northfield is moderately more affordable than Vermilion, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Northfield scores 72 compared to 79 for Vermilion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vermilion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Northfield is $855/month compared to $1,123/month in Vermilion — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Northfield is more affordable at $168,300 median vs $172,000.

Median household income in Northfield is $69,444 compared to $73,052 in Vermilion (-4.9%). The higher salaries in Vermilion partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Northfield spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Vermilion.