Portsmouth, OH vs Willard, OH

Portsmouth is moderately more affordable than Willard, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Portsmouth scores 63 compared to 67 for Willard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Willard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Portsmouth is $758/month compared to $853/month in Willard — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Portsmouth is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $110,500.

Median household income in Portsmouth is $35,319 compared to $54,572 in Willard (-35.3%). While Willard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Portsmouth spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.8% in Willard.