Barboursville, WV vs Oak Hill, WV

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oak Hill is 16.2% cheaper than Barboursville. With a cost index of 65 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oak Hill to Barboursville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Barboursville is $916/month compared to $826/month in Oak Hill — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Hill is more affordable at $110,400 median vs $212,000.

Median household income in Barboursville is $59,531 compared to $51,799 in Oak Hill (+14.9%). 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 19.1% in Oak Hill.

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