Aberdeen, OH vs Waverly, OH

Aberdeen is moderately more affordable than Waverly, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Aberdeen scores 63 compared to 73 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waverly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aberdeen is $556/month compared to $939/month in Waverly — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Aberdeen has cheaper rent, Waverly actually has lower median home values ($149,400 vs $159,100).

Median household income in Aberdeen is $44,007 compared to $49,519 in Waverly (-11.1%). The higher salaries in Waverly partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Aberdeen spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Waverly.