Vermilion, OH vs Wooster, OH

Wooster is moderately more affordable than Vermilion, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Vermilion scores 79 compared to 75 for Wooster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vermilion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Vermilion is $1,123/month compared to $882/month in Wooster — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wooster has cheaper rent, Vermilion actually has lower median home values ($172,000 vs $198,400).

Median household income in Vermilion is $73,052 compared to $65,888 in Wooster (+10.9%). While Vermilion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Vermilion spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Wooster.