Orrville, OH vs Zanesville, OH

Zanesville is moderately more affordable than Orrville, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Orrville scores 73 compared to 67 for Zanesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orrville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orrville is $851/month compared to $812/month in Zanesville — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Zanesville is more affordable at $106,900 median vs $178,500.

Median household income in Orrville is $70,103 compared to $39,085 in Zanesville (+79.4%). While Orrville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orrville spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Zanesville.