Ottawa, OH vs Weston, OH

Ottawa, OH and Weston, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.6% difference in their overall index. Ottawa scores 69 while Weston scores 68 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 $871/month in Weston — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ottawa has cheaper rent, Weston actually has lower median home values ($118,500 vs $175,300).

Median household income in Ottawa is $66,268 compared to $54,489 in Weston (+21.6%). While Ottawa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ottawa spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Weston.