Beaver, OH vs Oak Hill, OH

Oak Hill is moderately more affordable than Beaver, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Beaver scores 65 compared to 60 for Oak Hill, 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 $722/month in Oak Hill — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beaver has cheaper rent, Oak Hill actually has lower median home values ($86,900 vs $150,000).

Median household income in Beaver is $40,481 compared to $42,857 in Oak Hill (-5.5%). Oak Hill offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Oak Hill.