St. Marys, OH vs Wadsworth, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Marys is 17% cheaper than Wadsworth. With a cost index of 69 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Marys to Wadsworth should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Marys is $835/month compared to $1,024/month in Wadsworth — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Marys is more affordable at $138,500 median vs $235,600.

Median household income in St. Marys is $72,056 compared to $77,581 in Wadsworth (-7.1%). Wadsworth 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 St. Marys spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Wadsworth.