Belpre, OH vs Norwood, OH

Belpre is moderately more affordable than Norwood, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Belpre scores 69 compared to 80 for Norwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Norwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belpre is $818/month compared to $925/month in Norwood — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belpre is more affordable at $148,300 median vs $228,300.

Median household income in Belpre is $50,930 compared to $64,724 in Norwood (-21.3%). While Norwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belpre spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Norwood.