Hayesville, OH vs Malvern, OH

Malvern is moderately more affordable than Hayesville, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Hayesville scores 66 compared to 58 for Malvern, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hayesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hayesville is $800/month compared to $573/month in Malvern — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malvern is more affordable at $117,800 median vs $138,800.

Median household income in Hayesville is $73,125 compared to $28,327 in Malvern (+158.1%). While Hayesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hayesville spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Malvern.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.6°F vs 51.8°F). Hayesville receives more rainfall at 42.5" per year compared to 38.7" in Malvern.