Baltimore, OH vs Waynesburg, OH

Waynesburg is moderately more affordable than Baltimore, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Baltimore scores 75 compared to 67 for Waynesburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Baltimore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baltimore is $838/month compared to $866/month in Waynesburg — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Baltimore has cheaper rent, Waynesburg actually has lower median home values ($120,300 vs $198,500).

Median household income in Baltimore is $58,322 compared to $45,938 in Waynesburg (+27%). While Baltimore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Baltimore spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Waynesburg.