St. Bernard, OH vs Union City, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Union City is 25% cheaper than St. Bernard. With a cost index of 56 vs 70, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Union City to St. Bernard should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Bernard is $840/month compared to $625/month in Union City — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union City is more affordable at $59,100 median vs $139,500.

Median household income in St. Bernard is $74,911 compared to $33,472 in Union City (+123.8%). While St. Bernard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Bernard spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Union City.