Caledonia, OH vs West Salem, OH

West Salem is moderately more affordable than Caledonia, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Caledonia scores 75 compared to 66 for West Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caledonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caledonia is $1,068/month compared to $770/month in West Salem — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Salem has cheaper rent, Caledonia actually has lower median home values ($118,000 vs $123,000).

Median household income in Caledonia is $65,972 compared to $57,917 in West Salem (+13.9%). The higher salaries in Caledonia partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Caledonia spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in West Salem.