Piqua, OH vs Union, OH

Piqua is moderately more affordable than Union, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Piqua scores 70 compared to 77 for Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Union can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Piqua is $896/month compared to $1,106/month in Union — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Piqua is more affordable at $124,900 median vs $138,800.

Median household income in Piqua is $63,770 compared to $68,837 in Union (-7.4%). The higher salaries in Union partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Piqua spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Union.