Lucasville, OH vs St. Clairsville, OH

Lucasville is moderately more affordable than St. Clairsville, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Lucasville scores 72 compared to 77 for St. Clairsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Clairsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lucasville is $821/month compared to $966/month in St. Clairsville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lucasville is more affordable at $187,400 median vs $197,600.

Median household income in Lucasville is $70,489 compared to $73,534 in St. Clairsville (-4.1%). The higher salaries in St. Clairsville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lucasville spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in St. Clairsville.