Bluffton, OH vs West Salem, OH

West Salem is moderately more affordable than Bluffton, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Bluffton scores 72 compared to 66 for West Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bluffton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bluffton is $834/month compared to $770/month in West Salem — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Salem is more affordable at $123,000 median vs $192,500.

Median household income in Bluffton is $77,382 compared to $57,917 in West Salem (+33.6%). While Bluffton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bluffton spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in West Salem.