Frankfort, OH vs West Jefferson, OH

Frankfort is moderately more affordable than West Jefferson, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Frankfort scores 68 compared to 77 for West Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Jefferson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frankfort is $769/month compared to $964/month in West Jefferson — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Frankfort is more affordable at $159,100 median vs $180,000.

Median household income in Frankfort is $62,583 compared to $64,321 in West Jefferson (-2.7%). West Jefferson 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 Frankfort spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in West Jefferson.