Byesville, OH vs Wheelersburg, OH

Byesville is moderately more affordable than Wheelersburg, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Byesville scores 63 compared to 71 for Wheelersburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wheelersburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Byesville is $761/month compared to $715/month in Wheelersburg — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wheelersburg has cheaper rent, Byesville actually has lower median home values ($93,800 vs $209,200).

Median household income in Byesville is $35,959 compared to $70,795 in Wheelersburg (-49.2%). While Wheelersburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Byesville spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Wheelersburg.