Thurston, OH vs Windham, OH

Windham is moderately more affordable than Thurston, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Thurston scores 78 compared to 71 for Windham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thurston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Thurston is $1,082/month compared to $932/month in Windham — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windham is more affordable at $124,700 median vs $144,700.

Median household income in Thurston is $47,679 compared to $43,036 in Windham (+10.8%). While Thurston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Thurston spend roughly 27.2% of their income on rent, more than the 26% in Windham.