Nashville, OH vs Wayne, OH

Nashville, OH and Wayne, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2% difference in their overall index. Nashville scores 71 while Wayne scores 72 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Nashville is $1,063/month compared to $983/month in Wayne — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wayne has cheaper rent, Nashville actually has lower median home values ($78,200 vs $130,500).

Median household income in Nashville is $45,625 compared to $74,688 in Wayne (-38.9%). While Wayne is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Nashville spend roughly 28% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Wayne.