Washington Court House, OH vs Wellston, OH

Wellston is moderately more affordable than Washington Court House, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Washington Court House scores 68 compared to 64 for Wellston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washington Court House can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Washington Court House is $783/month compared to $749/month in Wellston — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellston is more affordable at $107,900 median vs $148,100.

Median household income in Washington Court House is $55,571 compared to $55,159 in Wellston (+0.7%). Washington Court House 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 Washington Court House spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Wellston.