New Athens, OH vs Scio, OH

Scio is moderately more affordable than New Athens, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. New Athens scores 58 compared to 54 for Scio, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Athens 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 $510/month in Scio — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scio is more affordable at $87,300 median vs $111,400.

Median household income in New Athens is $56,250 compared to $39,167 in Scio (+43.6%). While New Athens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Athens spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Scio.