Ravenna, OH vs Wooster, OH

Ravenna is moderately more affordable than Wooster, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Ravenna scores 70 compared to 75 for Wooster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wooster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ravenna is $885/month compared to $882/month in Wooster — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wooster has cheaper rent, Ravenna actually has lower median home values ($129,400 vs $198,400).

Median household income in Ravenna is $52,368 compared to $65,888 in Wooster (-20.5%). While Wooster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ravenna spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Wooster.