Higginsport, OH vs Wayne, OH

Higginsport is moderately more affordable than Wayne, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Higginsport scores 63 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 Higginsport is $731/month compared to $983/month in Wayne — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Higginsport is more affordable at $96,400 median vs $130,500.

Median household income in Higginsport is $50,694 compared to $74,688 in Wayne (-32.1%). 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 Higginsport spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Wayne.