Salem, OH vs St. Bernard, OH

Salem is moderately more affordable than St. Bernard, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Salem scores 63 compared to 70 for St. Bernard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Bernard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Salem is $771/month compared to $840/month in St. Bernard — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Salem is more affordable at $117,400 median vs $139,500.

Median household income in Salem is $50,250 compared to $74,911 in St. Bernard (-32.9%). While St. Bernard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Salem spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in St. Bernard.