Ontario, OH vs Sylvania, OH

Ontario is moderately more affordable than Sylvania, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Ontario scores 76 compared to 82 for Sylvania, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sylvania 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 $1,019/month in Sylvania — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sylvania has cheaper rent, Ontario actually has lower median home values ($163,300 vs $233,700).

Median household income in Ontario is $65,905 compared to $95,610 in Sylvania (-31.1%). While Sylvania 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 12.8% in Sylvania.