Athalia, OH vs New Washington, OH

Athalia is moderately more affordable than New Washington, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Athalia scores 65 compared to 69 for New Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Washington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Athalia is $850/month compared to $910/month in New Washington — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Athalia is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $110,000.

Median household income in Athalia is $45,417 compared to $62,292 in New Washington (-27.1%). While New Washington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Athalia spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in New Washington.