Bay View, OH vs Windham, OH

Windham is moderately more affordable than Bay View, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Bay View scores 78 compared to 71 for Windham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bay View can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bay View is $1,107/month compared to $932/month in Windham — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windham is more affordable at $124,700 median vs $159,800.

Median household income in Bay View is $87,500 compared to $43,036 in Windham (+103.3%). While Bay View is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bay View spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26% in Windham.