Bellville, OH vs Waterville, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bellville is 28% cheaper than Waterville. With a cost index of 69 vs 96, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bellville to Waterville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellville is $788/month compared to $1,386/month in Waterville — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellville is more affordable at $181,000 median vs $271,100.

Median household income in Bellville is $59,861 compared to $102,096 in Waterville (-41.4%). While Waterville 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 16.3% in Waterville.