Shadyside, OH vs Struthers, OH

Struthers is moderately more affordable than Shadyside, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Shadyside scores 67 compared to 63 for Struthers, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shadyside can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shadyside is $854/month compared to $845/month in Struthers — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Struthers is more affordable at $92,800 median vs $125,100.

Median household income in Shadyside is $55,081 compared to $51,894 in Struthers (+6.1%). The higher salaries in Shadyside partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Shadyside spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Struthers.