University Heights, OH vs Westerville, OH

University Heights is moderately more affordable than Westerville, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. University Heights scores 95 compared to 104 for Westerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in University Heights is $1,445/month compared to $1,409/month in Westerville — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westerville has cheaper rent, University Heights actually has lower median home values ($224,900 vs $343,200).

Median household income in University Heights is $98,474 compared to $107,054 in Westerville (-8%). The higher salaries in Westerville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of University Heights spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Westerville.