Barboursville, WV vs Mabscott, WV

Mabscott is moderately more affordable than Barboursville, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Barboursville scores 76 compared to 71 for Mabscott, 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 $988/month in Mabscott — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Barboursville has cheaper rent, Mabscott actually has lower median home values ($119,100 vs $212,000).

Median household income in Barboursville is $59,531 compared to $58,125 in Mabscott (+2.4%). Barboursville 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 Barboursville spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Mabscott.

Climate-wise, Barboursville is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 52.9°F in Mabscott. Barboursville receives more rainfall at 45.1" per year compared to 43.5" in Mabscott.