Bellville, OH vs Washingtonville, OH

Washingtonville is moderately more affordable than Bellville, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Bellville scores 69 compared to 63 for Washingtonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellville is $788/month compared to $805/month in Washingtonville — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellville has cheaper rent, Washingtonville actually has lower median home values ($99,600 vs $181,000).

Median household income in Bellville is $59,861 compared to $42,727 in Washingtonville (+40.1%). While Bellville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellville spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Washingtonville.