South Lebanon, OH vs Sylvania, OH

Sylvania is moderately more affordable than South Lebanon, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. South Lebanon scores 92 compared to 82 for Sylvania, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Lebanon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Lebanon is $1,086/month compared to $1,019/month in Sylvania — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sylvania is more affordable at $233,700 median vs $315,800.

Median household income in South Lebanon is $110,729 compared to $95,610 in Sylvania (+15.8%). While South Lebanon 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 Lebanon spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Sylvania.