Wapakoneta, OH vs Wooster, OH

Wapakoneta is moderately more affordable than Wooster, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Wapakoneta scores 67 compared to 75 for Wooster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wooster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wapakoneta is $789/month compared to $882/month in Wooster — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wapakoneta is more affordable at $146,000 median vs $198,400.

Median household income in Wapakoneta is $61,628 compared to $65,888 in Wooster (-6.5%). The higher salaries in Wooster partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Wapakoneta spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Wooster.