Bexley, OH vs Westerville, OH

Westerville is moderately more affordable than Bexley, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Bexley scores 109 compared to 104 for Westerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bexley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bexley is $1,190/month compared to $1,409/month in Westerville — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bexley has cheaper rent, Westerville actually has lower median home values ($343,200 vs $488,600).

Median household income in Bexley is $152,526 compared to $107,054 in Westerville (+42.5%). While Bexley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bexley spend roughly 9.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Westerville.