St. Marys, OH vs Zanesville, OH

St. Marys, OH and Zanesville, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. St. Marys scores 69 while Zanesville scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Marys is $835/month compared to $812/month in Zanesville — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Zanesville is more affordable at $106,900 median vs $138,500.

Median household income in St. Marys is $72,056 compared to $39,085 in Zanesville (+84.4%). While St. Marys is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Marys spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Zanesville.