Nelsonville, OH vs Urbana, OH

Nelsonville is moderately more affordable than Urbana, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Nelsonville scores 64 compared to 71 for Urbana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Urbana can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Nelsonville is $760/month compared to $911/month in Urbana — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nelsonville is more affordable at $90,700 median vs $147,300.

Median household income in Nelsonville is $42,281 compared to $66,768 in Urbana (-36.7%). While Urbana is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Nelsonville spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Urbana.