Ontario, OH vs St. Paris, OH

St. Paris is moderately more affordable than Ontario, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Ontario scores 76 compared to 66 for St. Paris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ontario can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ontario is $1,059/month compared to $744/month in St. Paris — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Paris is more affordable at $143,000 median vs $163,300.

Median household income in Ontario is $65,905 compared to $56,741 in St. Paris (+16.2%). While Ontario is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ontario spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in St. Paris.