Cheviot, OH vs Wilkshire Hills, OH

Cheviot is moderately more affordable than Wilkshire Hills, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Cheviot scores 71 compared to 76 for Wilkshire Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilkshire Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cheviot is $878/month compared to $797/month in Wilkshire Hills — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilkshire Hills has cheaper rent, Cheviot actually has lower median home values ($137,900 vs $259,000).

Median household income in Cheviot is $54,654 compared to $66,219 in Wilkshire Hills (-17.5%). While Wilkshire Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cheviot spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Wilkshire Hills.