Belmont, WV vs Wellsburg, WV

Wellsburg is moderately more affordable than Belmont, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Belmont scores 60 compared to 56 for Wellsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belmont 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 $569/month in Wellsburg — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellsburg is more affordable at $97,200 median vs $119,800.

Median household income in Belmont is $60,750 compared to $40,948 in Wellsburg (+48.4%). While Belmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belmont spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Wellsburg.