Atwater, OH vs North Zanesville, OH

Atwater is moderately more affordable than North Zanesville, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Atwater scores 73 compared to 81 for North Zanesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Zanesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atwater is $1,071/month compared to $961/month in North Zanesville — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Zanesville has cheaper rent, Atwater actually has lower median home values ($101,100 vs $235,500).

Median household income in Atwater is $56,923 compared to $104,725 in North Zanesville (-45.6%). While North Zanesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atwater spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in North Zanesville.