Sugarcreek, OH vs Wauseon, OH

Wauseon is moderately more affordable than Sugarcreek, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Sugarcreek scores 75 compared to 68 for Wauseon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sugarcreek can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sugarcreek is $822/month compared to $814/month in Wauseon — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wauseon is more affordable at $143,400 median vs $220,000.

Median household income in Sugarcreek is $75,750 compared to $74,337 in Wauseon (+1.9%). Sugarcreek 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 Sugarcreek spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 13.1% in Wauseon.