New Athens, OH vs Port Washington, OH

New Athens is moderately more affordable than Port Washington, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. New Athens scores 58 compared to 67 for Port Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Washington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Athens is $575/month compared to $846/month in Port Washington — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Athens is more affordable at $111,400 median vs $115,000.

Median household income in New Athens is $56,250 compared to $60,625 in Port Washington (-7.2%). The higher salaries in Port Washington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of New Athens spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Port Washington.