Edgewood, OH vs Wilmington, OH

Edgewood is moderately more affordable than Wilmington, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Edgewood scores 68 compared to 74 for Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmington 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 $925/month in Wilmington — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edgewood is more affordable at $105,200 median vs $162,700.

Median household income in Edgewood is $57,614 compared to $52,661 in Wilmington (+9.4%). Edgewood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgewood spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Wilmington.