Patterson, OH vs Polk, OH

Patterson is moderately more affordable than Polk, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Patterson scores 59 compared to 65 for Polk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Polk can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Patterson is $682/month compared to $755/month in Polk — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Patterson is more affordable at $73,100 median vs $122,300.

Median household income in Patterson is $49,583 compared to $63,438 in Polk (-21.8%). While Polk is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Patterson spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Polk.