St. Paris, OH vs Wheelersburg, OH

St. Paris is moderately more affordable than Wheelersburg, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. St. Paris scores 66 compared to 71 for Wheelersburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wheelersburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Paris is $744/month compared to $715/month in Wheelersburg — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wheelersburg has cheaper rent, St. Paris actually has lower median home values ($143,000 vs $209,200).

Median household income in St. Paris is $56,741 compared to $70,795 in Wheelersburg (-19.9%). While Wheelersburg 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. Paris spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Wheelersburg.