Shaker Heights, Ohio vs. Independence, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Ohio is 0.7% more expensive than Shaker Heights, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $50,370 in Independence, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Ohio is more expensive than Shaker Heights, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Independence
than in Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker_Heights, OH vs. Independence, OH
Compared to Shaker_Heights, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher