Newark, OH vs Zanesville, OH

Zanesville is moderately more affordable than Newark, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Newark scores 75 compared to 67 for Zanesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newark can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newark is $926/month compared to $812/month in Zanesville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Zanesville is more affordable at $106,900 median vs $174,100.

Median household income in Newark is $58,920 compared to $39,085 in Zanesville (+50.7%). While Newark is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newark spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Zanesville.