Philo, OH vs West Hill, OH

West Hill is moderately more affordable than Philo, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Philo scores 64 compared to 58 for West Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Philo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Philo is $760/month compared to $729/month in West Hill — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Hill is more affordable at $72,800 median vs $103,500.

Median household income in Philo is $45,833 compared to $43,947 in West Hill (+4.3%). Philo does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Philo spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in West Hill.