Blacklick Estates, OH vs Wilkshire Hills, OH

Wilkshire Hills is moderately more affordable than Blacklick Estates, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Blacklick Estates scores 86 compared to 76 for Wilkshire Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blacklick Estates can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blacklick Estates is $1,345/month compared to $797/month in Wilkshire Hills — a 69% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilkshire Hills has cheaper rent, Blacklick Estates actually has lower median home values ($152,000 vs $259,000).

Median household income in Blacklick Estates is $70,869 compared to $66,219 in Wilkshire Hills (+7%). The higher salaries in Blacklick Estates partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blacklick Estates spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Wilkshire Hills.