Blennerhassett, WV vs Hurricane, WV

Hurricane is moderately more affordable than Blennerhassett, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Blennerhassett scores 80 compared to 72 for Hurricane, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blennerhassett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blennerhassett is $1,137/month compared to $854/month in Hurricane — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hurricane has cheaper rent, Blennerhassett actually has lower median home values ($173,900 vs $190,400).

Median household income in Blennerhassett is $85,619 compared to $67,083 in Hurricane (+27.6%). While Blennerhassett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blennerhassett spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Hurricane.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.9°F vs 56.2°F). Hurricane receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 44.2" in Blennerhassett.