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London vs Plumwood

London, Ohio versus Plumwood, Ohio: a factual, side-by-side comparison of cost of living, housing, safety, schools, and climate. Greener figures rank better among US places.

Overall livability

London

Solid · objective livability53/100

Plumwood

Mixed · objective livability49/100

London edges out Plumwood on overall objective livability (53 vs 49 of 100), though each leads on different factors below.

Factor-by-factor comparison

FactorLondonPlumwood
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k
Cost of Living$46k$46k
Home Value$175k$267k
Monthly Rent$840$2k
Monthly Owner Costs$3k$68
Property Tax Rate0.93%0.94%
Income Tax3.50%3.50%
Sales Tax7.24%7.24%
Estimated total tax burden8.68%
Unemployment4.3%20.1%
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F29°F
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F75°F
Annual Precipitation42.3 in42.3 in
Annual Snowfall20.4 in24.0 in
Sunny Days168 days168 days
Summer Humidity63°F63°F
Comfortable Days100 days96 days
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk21.622.9
Air Quality49 AQI51 AQI
School Quality34.035.7
Violent Crime798/100k753/100k
Property Crime676/100k653/100k
Community
Population10,316278
Median Age41.535.6
Racial Diversity0.180.13
Male/Female Ratio1.050.55
Political LeaningR+42R+42
White (%)90.4%92.8%
Black (%)2.2%0.0%
Hispanic (%)0.9%0.0%
Asian (%)2.3%0.0%
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%7.2%
Getting Around
Commute Time21 min
Walkability6.7/205.0/20
Airport Distance30 mi28 mi
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.8%87.0%
Amenities Nearby18.42251.80
Park & Nature AccessExcellentGood

Each figure is colored by how it ranks among all US places: green is strong, amber average, red weaker. Neutral factors (population, demographics, target-style climate) show their percentile without a better/worse claim.

Frequently asked questions

Is London or Plumwood more affordable?
Plumwood has the lower cost of living: its index is $46k, compared with London's $46k and Plumwood's $46k. Median rent is $840 in London versus $2k in Plumwood.
Is London or Plumwood safer?
Plumwood has the lower violent crime rate. London reports 798/100k and Plumwood reports 753/100k (violent crimes per 100,000 residents).
Are homes cheaper in London or Plumwood?
The median home value is $175k in London and $267k in Plumwood, so homes are more affordable in London.
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