Hicksville, OH vs Wayne, OH

Hicksville is moderately more affordable than Wayne, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Hicksville scores 66 compared to 72 for Wayne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wayne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hicksville is $733/month compared to $983/month in Wayne — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hicksville has cheaper rent, Wayne actually has lower median home values ($130,500 vs $142,500).

Median household income in Hicksville is $64,473 compared to $74,688 in Wayne (-13.7%). While Wayne is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hicksville spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Wayne.