Stony Prairie, OH vs Thurston, OH

Stony Prairie is moderately more affordable than Thurston, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Stony Prairie scores 70 compared to 78 for Thurston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thurston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stony Prairie is $960/month compared to $1,082/month in Thurston — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stony Prairie is more affordable at $114,500 median vs $144,700.

Median household income in Stony Prairie is $46,379 compared to $47,679 in Thurston (-2.7%). Thurston does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Stony Prairie spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, less than the 27.2% in Thurston.