Ottawa, OH vs Shreve, OH

Ottawa, OH and Shreve, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.4% difference in their overall index. Ottawa scores 69 while Shreve scores 66 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ottawa is $739/month compared to $758/month in Shreve — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ottawa has cheaper rent, Shreve actually has lower median home values ($133,200 vs $175,300).

Median household income in Ottawa is $66,268 compared to $66,011 in Shreve (+0.4%). Ottawa does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Ottawa spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Shreve.