Minerva, OH vs New Vienna, OH

Minerva is moderately more affordable than New Vienna, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Minerva scores 65 compared to 68 for New Vienna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Vienna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Minerva is $803/month compared to $835/month in New Vienna — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Minerva is more affordable at $113,100 median vs $130,200.

Median household income in Minerva is $52,755 compared to $58,523 in New Vienna (-9.9%). While New Vienna is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Minerva spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in New Vienna.