Archbold, OH vs Wilmington, OH

Archbold is moderately more affordable than Wilmington, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Archbold scores 68 compared to 74 for Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmington 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 $925/month in Wilmington — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Archbold has cheaper rent, Wilmington actually has lower median home values ($162,700 vs $175,500).

Median household income in Archbold is $68,634 compared to $52,661 in Wilmington (+30.3%). 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 21.1% in Wilmington.