Edgewood, OH vs West Liberty, OH

West Liberty is moderately more affordable than Edgewood, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Edgewood scores 68 compared to 64 for West Liberty, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgewood is $878/month compared to $630/month in West Liberty — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Liberty has cheaper rent, Edgewood actually has lower median home values ($105,200 vs $160,000).

Median household income in Edgewood is $57,614 compared to $56,250 in West Liberty (+2.4%). Edgewood does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgewood spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in West Liberty.