Palestine, OH vs South Vienna, OH

Palestine is moderately more affordable than South Vienna, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Palestine scores 60 compared to 69 for South Vienna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Vienna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Palestine is $750/month compared to $874/month in South Vienna — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Palestine is more affordable at $62,500 median vs $141,400.

Median household income in Palestine is $63,542 compared to $70,833 in South Vienna (-10.3%). The higher salaries in South Vienna partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Palestine spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in South Vienna.