Atwater, OH vs Orangeville, OH

Orangeville is moderately more affordable than Atwater, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Atwater scores 73 compared to 66 for Orangeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atwater 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 $844/month in Orangeville — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orangeville has cheaper rent, Atwater actually has lower median home values ($101,100 vs $125,000).

Median household income in Atwater is $56,923 compared to $79,167 in Orangeville (-28.1%). Orangeville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Atwater spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Orangeville.