Fort Recovery, OH vs Wellston, OH

Wellston is moderately more affordable than Fort Recovery, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Fort Recovery scores 69 compared to 64 for Wellston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Recovery can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Recovery is $767/month compared to $749/month in Wellston — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellston is more affordable at $107,900 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Fort Recovery is $66,833 compared to $55,159 in Wellston (+21.2%). While Fort Recovery is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Recovery spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Wellston.