St. Paris, OH vs Upper Sandusky, OH

St. Paris, OH and Upper Sandusky, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. St. Paris scores 66 while Upper Sandusky scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Paris is $744/month compared to $754/month in Upper Sandusky — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Paris is more affordable at $143,000 median vs $151,300.

Median household income in St. Paris is $56,741 compared to $72,379 in Upper Sandusky (-21.6%). While Upper Sandusky 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. Paris spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Upper Sandusky.