Aberdeen, OH vs West Farmington, OH

Aberdeen is moderately more affordable than West Farmington, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Aberdeen scores 63 compared to 66 for West Farmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Farmington 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 $893/month in West Farmington — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Aberdeen has cheaper rent, West Farmington actually has lower median home values ($111,700 vs $159,100).

Median household income in Aberdeen is $44,007 compared to $58,250 in West Farmington (-24.5%). While West Farmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aberdeen spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in West Farmington.