Barboursville, WV vs St. Albans, WV

St. Albans is moderately more affordable than Barboursville, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Barboursville scores 76 compared to 69 for St. Albans, 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 $888/month in St. Albans — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Albans is more affordable at $131,800 median vs $212,000.

Median household income in Barboursville is $59,531 compared to $58,788 in St. Albans (+1.3%). 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, more than the 18.1% in St. Albans.