Brookhaven, WV vs Falling Waters, WV

Brookhaven is moderately more affordable than Falling Waters, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Brookhaven scores 86 compared to 91 for Falling Waters, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Falling Waters 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 $1,341/month in Falling Waters — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brookhaven has cheaper rent, Falling Waters actually has lower median home values ($207,200 vs $254,500).

Median household income in Brookhaven is $84,962 compared to $87,632 in Falling Waters (-3%). The higher salaries in Falling Waters partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookhaven spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Falling Waters.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 54.1°F). Brookhaven receives more rainfall at 43.2" per year compared to 39" in Falling Waters.