Alum Creek, WV vs Barboursville, WV

Barboursville is moderately more affordable than Alum Creek, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Alum Creek scores 84 compared to 76 for Barboursville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alum Creek can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alum Creek is $1,298/month compared to $916/month in Barboursville — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Barboursville has cheaper rent, Alum Creek actually has lower median home values ($158,900 vs $212,000).

Median household income in Alum Creek is $72,250 compared to $59,531 in Barboursville (+21.4%). While Alum Creek is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alum Creek spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Barboursville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.2°F vs 56.5°F). Alum Creek receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 45.1" in Barboursville.