Malvern, OH vs Port Washington, OH

Malvern is moderately more affordable than Port Washington, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Malvern scores 58 compared to 67 for Port Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Washington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Malvern is $573/month compared to $846/month in Port Washington — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Malvern has cheaper rent, Port Washington actually has lower median home values ($115,000 vs $117,800).

Median household income in Malvern is $28,327 compared to $60,625 in Port Washington (-53.3%). While Port Washington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Malvern spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Port Washington.