Hagerstown, IN vs Zanesville, IN

Hagerstown is moderately more affordable than Zanesville, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Hagerstown scores 64 compared to 75 for Zanesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Zanesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hagerstown is $732/month compared to $1,035/month in Zanesville — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hagerstown is more affordable at $115,600 median vs $153,200.

Median household income in Hagerstown is $59,350 compared to $62,045 in Zanesville (-4.3%). Zanesville 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 Hagerstown spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Zanesville.