Beaverdam, OH vs Millbury, OH

Beaverdam is moderately more affordable than Millbury, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Beaverdam scores 69 compared to 76 for Millbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millbury can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaverdam is $973/month compared to $928/month in Millbury — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Millbury has cheaper rent, Beaverdam actually has lower median home values ($104,700 vs $197,800).

Median household income in Beaverdam is $81,458 compared to $73,934 in Millbury (+10.2%). Beaverdam offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaverdam spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Millbury.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 51.4°F). Beaverdam receives more rainfall at 35.8" per year compared to 32.4" in Millbury.