Belington, WV vs Point Pleasant, WV

Point Pleasant is moderately more affordable than Belington, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Belington scores 66 compared to 60 for Point Pleasant, 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 $631/month in Point Pleasant — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Point Pleasant has cheaper rent, Belington actually has lower median home values ($95,200 vs $113,900).

Median household income in Belington is $47,361 compared to $40,837 in Point Pleasant (+16%). While Belington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belington spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Point Pleasant.

Climate-wise, Point Pleasant is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 51.7°F in Belington. Belington receives more rainfall at 47.2" per year compared to 45.1" in Point Pleasant.