Archbold, OH vs West Carrollton, OH

Archbold is moderately more affordable than West Carrollton, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Archbold scores 68 compared to 73 for West Carrollton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Carrollton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Archbold is $734/month compared to $972/month in West Carrollton — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Archbold has cheaper rent, West Carrollton actually has lower median home values ($137,700 vs $175,500).

Median household income in Archbold is $68,634 compared to $57,758 in West Carrollton (+18.8%). Archbold offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Archbold spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in West Carrollton.