Marion, OH vs Wilmington, OH

Marion is moderately more affordable than Wilmington, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Marion scores 68 compared to 74 for Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marion is $848/month compared to $925/month in Wilmington — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marion is more affordable at $105,900 median vs $162,700.

Median household income in Marion is $45,829 compared to $52,661 in Wilmington (-13%). While Wilmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marion spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.1% in Wilmington.