Athens, WV vs Summersville, WV

Summersville is moderately more affordable than Athens, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Athens scores 75 compared to 66 for Summersville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Athens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Athens is $1,020/month compared to $570/month in Summersville — a 79% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Summersville has cheaper rent, Athens actually has lower median home values ($156,800 vs $210,400).

Median household income in Athens is $62,292 compared to $52,321 in Summersville (+19.1%). While Athens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Athens spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Summersville.