Beaver, OH vs Malvern, OH

Malvern is moderately more affordable than Beaver, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Beaver scores 65 compared to 58 for Malvern, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaver can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaver is $685/month compared to $573/month in Malvern — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malvern is more affordable at $117,800 median vs $150,000.

Median household income in Beaver is $40,481 compared to $28,327 in Malvern (+42.9%). While Beaver is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Malvern.

Climate-wise, Beaver is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 51.8°F in Malvern. Beaver receives more rainfall at 45.1" per year compared to 38.7" in Malvern.