Alderson, WV vs Farmington, WV

Farmington is moderately more affordable than Alderson, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Alderson scores 63 compared to 58 for Farmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alderson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alderson is $724/month compared to $667/month in Farmington — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $68,500 median vs $119,200.

Median household income in Alderson is $33,794 compared to $76,094 in Farmington (-55.6%). Farmington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Alderson spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 10.5% in Farmington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.9°F vs 54.9°F). Farmington receives more rainfall at 44.8" per year compared to 43.5" in Alderson.