Belle, WV vs West Milford, WV

West Milford is moderately more affordable than Belle, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Belle scores 67 compared to 60 for West Milford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belle is $896/month compared to $578/month in West Milford — a 55% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Milford has cheaper rent, Belle actually has lower median home values ($103,000 vs $130,500).

Median household income in Belle is $74,200 compared to $69,000 in West Milford (+7.5%). The higher salaries in Belle partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in West Milford.