Barboursville, WV vs Dunbar, WV

Dunbar is moderately more affordable than Barboursville, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Barboursville scores 76 compared to 69 for Dunbar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barboursville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barboursville is $916/month compared to $904/month in Dunbar — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dunbar is more affordable at $121,100 median vs $212,000.

Median household income in Barboursville is $59,531 compared to $54,647 in Dunbar (+8.9%). The higher salaries in Barboursville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Barboursville spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Dunbar.

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