North Zanesville, OH vs St. Marys, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Marys is 17.1% cheaper than North Zanesville. With a cost index of 69 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Marys to North Zanesville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in North Zanesville is $961/month compared to $835/month in St. Marys — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Marys is more affordable at $138,500 median vs $235,500.

Median household income in North Zanesville is $104,725 compared to $72,056 in St. Marys (+45.3%). While North Zanesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of North Zanesville spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in St. Marys.