Somerset, OH vs West Jefferson, OH

Somerset is moderately more affordable than West Jefferson, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Somerset scores 72 compared to 77 for West Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Jefferson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Somerset is $774/month compared to $964/month in West Jefferson — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Somerset has cheaper rent, West Jefferson actually has lower median home values ($180,000 vs $190,200).

Median household income in Somerset is $49,145 compared to $64,321 in West Jefferson (-23.6%). While West Jefferson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Somerset spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in West Jefferson.