Powell, OH vs Upper Arlington, OH

Upper Arlington is moderately more affordable than Powell, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Powell scores 141 compared to 125 for Upper Arlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Powell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Powell is $2,236/month compared to $1,480/month in Upper Arlington — a 51% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Upper Arlington has cheaper rent, Powell actually has lower median home values ($493,500 vs $568,200).

Median household income in Powell is $191,250 compared to $150,993 in Upper Arlington (+26.7%). While Powell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Powell spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Upper Arlington.