Andover, OH vs Bellville, OH

Andover is moderately more affordable than Bellville, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 64 compared to 69 for Bellville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Andover is $729/month compared to $788/month in Bellville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Andover is more affordable at $117,900 median vs $181,000.

Median household income in Andover is $54,821 compared to $59,861 in Bellville (-8.4%). While Bellville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Andover spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Bellville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.9°F vs 50.6°F). Bellville receives more rainfall at 42.5" per year compared to 37.1" in Andover.