Ripley, OH vs Silverton, OH

Ripley is moderately more affordable than Silverton, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Ripley scores 64 compared to 74 for Silverton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silverton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ripley is $733/month compared to $842/month in Silverton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ripley is more affordable at $109,100 median vs $185,300.

Median household income in Ripley is $45,652 compared to $49,563 in Silverton (-7.9%). The higher salaries in Silverton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ripley spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Silverton.