Pomeroy, OH vs Silverton, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Pomeroy is 28.5% cheaper than Silverton. With a cost index of 53 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Pomeroy to Silverton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pomeroy is $499/month compared to $842/month in Silverton — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pomeroy is more affordable at $66,500 median vs $185,300.

Median household income in Pomeroy is $35,492 compared to $49,563 in Silverton (-28.4%). The higher salaries in Silverton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Pomeroy spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Silverton.