Caldwell, OH vs Wellston, OH

Caldwell is moderately more affordable than Wellston, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Caldwell scores 60 compared to 64 for Wellston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wellston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caldwell is $608/month compared to $749/month in Wellston — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Caldwell has cheaper rent, Wellston actually has lower median home values ($107,900 vs $114,000).

Median household income in Caldwell is $49,032 compared to $55,159 in Wellston (-11.1%). While Wellston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caldwell spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Wellston.