Rutland, OH vs Wilmot, OH

Rutland is moderately more affordable than Wilmot, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Rutland scores 62 compared to 72 for Wilmot, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmot can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rutland is $742/month compared to $1,008/month in Wilmot — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rutland is more affordable at $85,000 median vs $121,700.

Median household income in Rutland is $69,375 compared to $70,000 in Wilmot (-0.9%). Wilmot 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 Rutland spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Wilmot.