Port Washington, OH vs South Charleston, OH

South Charleston is moderately more affordable than Port Washington, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Port Washington scores 67 compared to 63 for South Charleston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Washington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Port Washington is $846/month compared to $700/month in South Charleston — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Charleston has cheaper rent, Port Washington actually has lower median home values ($115,000 vs $131,500).

Median household income in Port Washington is $60,625 compared to $50,952 in South Charleston (+19%). While Port Washington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Port Washington spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in South Charleston.