| | Defiance, OH | Sylvania, OH | United States |
| Overall | 73.8 | 77.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.1 | 96.6 | 100 |
| Health | 90.3 | 90.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 38.5 | 85.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $152,800 | $267,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,300.0% | 9,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 62.5 | 85.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 85.9 | 103.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Defiance 
1 Reviews
Living in NW Ohio is living in typical rural America. I guess it depends on what you are looking for in a lifestyle. Housing costs are relatively low, electricity is More
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Reviews for Sylvania 4 Reviews
Sylvania, Ohio is a suburb of Toledo, Ohio in the Northwest part of the state. The climate here is pretty decent if you are OK with a fairly long winter. Sometimes the More
If you enjoy small Midwestern towns or cities, Sylvania, Ohio, could fill the bill. It has a noteworthy school system, little-to-average traffic, and a great library. More
I've lived in Sylvania for the majority of my life. The school system is top notch and one of the few areas where the school levy always seems to pass. If you're More
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