Belmont, OH vs West Mansfield, OH

Belmont is moderately more affordable than West Mansfield, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Belmont scores 72 compared to 79 for West Mansfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Mansfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belmont is $1,083/month compared to $1,094/month in West Mansfield — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belmont is more affordable at $96,300 median vs $156,800.

Median household income in Belmont is $63,929 compared to $74,821 in West Mansfield (-14.6%). While West Mansfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belmont spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in West Mansfield.