Bellaire, OH vs West Salem, OH

Bellaire is moderately more affordable than West Salem, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Bellaire scores 60 compared to 66 for West Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Salem can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellaire is $732/month compared to $770/month in West Salem — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellaire is more affordable at $85,800 median vs $123,000.

Median household income in Bellaire is $35,000 compared to $57,917 in West Salem (-39.6%). While West Salem is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellaire spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in West Salem.