Elida, OH vs Waterville, OH

Elida is moderately more affordable than Waterville, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Elida scores 83 compared to 96 for Waterville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waterville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elida is $1,175/month compared to $1,386/month in Waterville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elida is more affordable at $206,600 median vs $271,100.

Median household income in Elida is $74,798 compared to $102,096 in Waterville (-26.7%). While Waterville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elida spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Waterville.