Huntsville, OH vs West Salem, OH

West Salem is moderately more affordable than Huntsville, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Huntsville scores 69 compared to 66 for West Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Huntsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntsville is $842/month compared to $770/month in West Salem — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Salem is more affordable at $123,000 median vs $141,700.

Median household income in Huntsville is $64,250 compared to $57,917 in West Salem (+10.9%). While Huntsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntsville spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in West Salem.