Fredericktown, OH vs West Mansfield, OH

Fredericktown is moderately more affordable than West Mansfield, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Fredericktown scores 71 compared to 79 for West Mansfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Mansfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fredericktown is $805/month compared to $1,094/month in West Mansfield — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fredericktown has cheaper rent, West Mansfield actually has lower median home values ($156,800 vs $164,500).

Median household income in Fredericktown is $64,668 compared to $74,821 in West Mansfield (-13.6%). While West Mansfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fredericktown spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in West Mansfield.