South Amherst, OH vs Spencer, OH

Spencer is moderately more affordable than South Amherst, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. South Amherst scores 75 compared to 70 for Spencer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Amherst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Amherst is $893/month compared to $832/month in Spencer — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spencer is more affordable at $154,400 median vs $186,000.

Median household income in South Amherst is $83,654 compared to $55,250 in Spencer (+51.4%). While South Amherst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of South Amherst spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Spencer.