Belle Center, OH vs Old Washington, OH

Belle Center is moderately more affordable than Old Washington, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Belle Center scores 74 compared to 83 for Old Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Washington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belle Center is $1,043/month compared to $1,272/month in Old Washington — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belle Center is more affordable at $123,600 median vs $145,800.

Median household income in Belle Center is $75,000 compared to $100,208 in Old Washington (-25.2%). While Old Washington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle Center spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Old Washington.