Ontario, OH vs Tallmadge, OH

Ontario is moderately more affordable than Tallmadge, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Ontario scores 76 compared to 82 for Tallmadge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tallmadge 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 $1,008/month in Tallmadge — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tallmadge has cheaper rent, Ontario actually has lower median home values ($163,300 vs $226,400).

Median household income in Ontario is $65,905 compared to $91,273 in Tallmadge (-27.8%). While Tallmadge 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 13.3% in Tallmadge.