Bellefontaine, OH vs Northwood, OH

Bellefontaine is moderately more affordable than Northwood, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Bellefontaine scores 71 compared to 75 for Northwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellefontaine is $836/month compared to $964/month in Northwood — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellefontaine is more affordable at $163,500 median vs $168,400.

Median household income in Bellefontaine is $60,296 compared to $76,332 in Northwood (-21%). While Northwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellefontaine spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Northwood.