Barnesville, OH vs Tiltonsville, OH

Barnesville is moderately more affordable than Tiltonsville, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Barnesville scores 56 compared to 64 for Tiltonsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tiltonsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnesville is $545/month compared to $806/month in Tiltonsville — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Barnesville has cheaper rent, Tiltonsville actually has lower median home values ($99,800 vs $102,200).

Median household income in Barnesville is $52,442 compared to $57,386 in Tiltonsville (-8.6%). The higher salaries in Tiltonsville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnesville spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Tiltonsville.