Stow, OH vs Wilmington, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wilmington is 20.4% cheaper than Stow. With a cost index of 74 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wilmington to Stow should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Stow is $1,204/month compared to $925/month in Wilmington — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmington is more affordable at $162,700 median vs $238,000.

Median household income in Stow is $91,933 compared to $52,661 in Wilmington (+74.6%). While Stow is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stow spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Wilmington.