Shaker Heights, OH vs Vermilion, OH

Vermilion is moderately more affordable than Shaker Heights, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Shaker Heights scores 91 compared to 79 for Vermilion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shaker Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shaker Heights is $1,149/month compared to $1,123/month in Vermilion — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vermilion is more affordable at $172,000 median vs $288,000.

Median household income in Shaker Heights is $97,721 compared to $73,052 in Vermilion (+33.8%). While Shaker Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shaker Heights spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Vermilion.