Brookhaven, WV vs Cheat Lake, WV

Brookhaven is moderately more affordable than Cheat Lake, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Brookhaven scores 86 compared to 94 for Cheat Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cheat Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookhaven is $1,077/month compared to $1,113/month in Cheat Lake — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brookhaven is more affordable at $254,500 median vs $345,500.

Median household income in Brookhaven is $84,962 compared to $111,379 in Cheat Lake (-23.7%). While Cheat Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookhaven spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Cheat Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 53.8°F). Cheat Lake receives more rainfall at 43.2" per year compared to 43.2" in Brookhaven.