Perry Heights, OH vs Wadsworth, OH

Perry Heights is moderately more affordable than Wadsworth, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Perry Heights scores 71 compared to 83 for Wadsworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wadsworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Perry Heights is $922/month compared to $1,024/month in Wadsworth — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Perry Heights is more affordable at $152,100 median vs $235,600.

Median household income in Perry Heights is $63,288 compared to $77,581 in Wadsworth (-18.4%). While Wadsworth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Perry Heights spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Wadsworth.