Tarlton, OH vs Thurston, OH

Tarlton is moderately more affordable than Thurston, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Tarlton scores 68 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 Tarlton is $850/month compared to $1,082/month in Thurston — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tarlton is more affordable at $115,000 median vs $144,700.

Median household income in Tarlton is $88,750 compared to $47,679 in Thurston (+86.1%). Tarlton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Tarlton spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 27.2% in Thurston.