Benwood, WV vs Flatwoods, WV

Benwood is moderately more affordable than Flatwoods, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Benwood scores 59 compared to 62 for Flatwoods, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Flatwoods can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benwood is $681/month compared to $725/month in Flatwoods — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Benwood is more affordable at $90,400 median vs $105,200.

Median household income in Benwood is $39,474 compared to $48,750 in Flatwoods (-19%). While Flatwoods is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Benwood spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Flatwoods.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 51.7°F). Flatwoods receives more rainfall at 47.2" per year compared to 37.6" in Benwood.