Portsmouth, OH vs Rossford, OH

Portsmouth is moderately more affordable than Rossford, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Portsmouth scores 63 compared to 73 for Rossford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rossford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Portsmouth is $758/month compared to $880/month in Rossford — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Portsmouth is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $173,500.

Median household income in Portsmouth is $35,319 compared to $68,381 in Rossford (-48.3%). While Rossford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Portsmouth spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Rossford.