What is a pro or con of living in Lorain, Ohiocompared to Dexter, New York?

Median Home Cost is 47% cheaper in Lorain.

What salary do I need to live in Lorain, Ohio copmared to Dexter, New York?

A salary of $50,001 in Dexter, New York could decrease to $42,558 in Lorain, Ohio (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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DEXTER vs. LORAIN
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Dexter, New York vs. Lorain, Ohio

Q: Is it expensive to live in Lorain, Ohio compared to Dexter, New York?

Overall, Lorain, Ohio is cheaper than Dexter, New York.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lorain, Ohio is 14.9% cheaper than Dexter, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,558 in Lorain, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Dexter, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lorain, Ohio is cheaper than Dexter, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Lorain
than in Dexter, New York

Dexter, NY vs. Lorain, OH

Compared to Dexter, Lorain is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

48.1% lower

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Utilities

14.5% lower

Commute

4.0% higher

Health

23.7% lower

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Personal

2.3% higher

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