Sidney, OH vs Union, OH

Sidney is moderately more affordable than Union, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Sidney scores 71 compared to 77 for Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Union can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sidney is $842/month compared to $1,106/month in Union — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sidney has cheaper rent, Union actually has lower median home values ($138,800 vs $159,300).

Median household income in Sidney is $59,560 compared to $68,837 in Union (-13.5%). While Union is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sidney spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Union.