Barboursville, WV vs Shinnston, WV

Shinnston is moderately more affordable than Barboursville, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Barboursville scores 76 compared to 71 for Shinnston, 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 $940/month in Shinnston — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Barboursville has cheaper rent, Shinnston actually has lower median home values ($135,500 vs $212,000).

Median household income in Barboursville is $59,531 compared to $63,750 in Shinnston (-6.6%). Shinnston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Barboursville spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Shinnston.