Belington, WV vs Lumberport, WV

Lumberport is moderately more affordable than Belington, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Belington scores 66 compared to 63 for Lumberport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belington is $883/month compared to $692/month in Lumberport — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lumberport has cheaper rent, Belington actually has lower median home values ($95,200 vs $122,600).

Median household income in Belington is $47,361 compared to $49,659 in Lumberport (-4.6%). Lumberport offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belington spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Lumberport.

Climate-wise, Lumberport is notably warmer with an average of 54.9°F compared to 51.7°F in Belington. Belington receives more rainfall at 47.2" per year compared to 44.8" in Lumberport.