Belmont, WV vs Hinton, WV

Belmont is moderately more affordable than Hinton, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Belmont scores 60 compared to 66 for Hinton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hinton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belmont is $613/month compared to $907/month in Hinton — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belmont has cheaper rent, Hinton actually has lower median home values ($92,400 vs $119,800).

Median household income in Belmont is $60,750 compared to $42,852 in Hinton (+41.8%). Belmont offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belmont spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Hinton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.3°F vs 52.9°F). Hinton receives more rainfall at 43.5" per year compared to 42.5" in Belmont.