Clayton, OH vs Wellington, OH

Wellington is moderately more affordable than Clayton, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 80 compared to 70 for Wellington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clayton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clayton is $1,069/month compared to $757/month in Wellington — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellington is more affordable at $181,400 median vs $189,100.

Median household income in Clayton is $90,886 compared to $68,510 in Wellington (+32.7%). While Clayton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clayton spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Wellington.