Bayard, WV vs Mason, WV

Bayard is moderately more affordable than Mason, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Bayard scores 60 compared to 66 for Mason, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mason can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bayard is $715/month compared to $870/month in Mason — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bayard is more affordable at $78,500 median vs $91,900.

Median household income in Bayard is $30,179 compared to $47,112 in Mason (-35.9%). While Mason is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bayard spend roughly 28.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Mason.

Climate-wise, Mason is notably warmer with an average of 54.9°F compared to 46.5°F in Bayard. Bayard receives more rainfall at 56.7" per year compared to 44.2" in Mason.