Stony Prairie, OH vs Wellston, OH

Wellston is moderately more affordable than Stony Prairie, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Stony Prairie scores 70 compared to 64 for Wellston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stony Prairie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stony Prairie is $960/month compared to $749/month in Wellston — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellston is more affordable at $107,900 median vs $114,500.

Median household income in Stony Prairie is $46,379 compared to $55,159 in Wellston (-15.9%). Wellston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Stony Prairie spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Wellston.