Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH vs Woodsfield, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Woodsfield is 27.4% cheaper than Mentor-on-the-Lake. With a cost index of 61 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Woodsfield to Mentor-on-the-Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mentor-on-the-Lake is $1,021/month compared to $652/month in Woodsfield — a 57% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Woodsfield is more affordable at $109,200 median vs $171,200.

Median household income in Mentor-on-the-Lake is $61,320 compared to $44,755 in Woodsfield (+37%). While Mentor-on-the-Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mentor-on-the-Lake spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Woodsfield.