Brookhaven, WV vs Fayetteville, WV

Fayetteville is moderately more affordable than Brookhaven, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Brookhaven scores 86 compared to 76 for Fayetteville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brookhaven 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 $1,035/month in Fayetteville — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fayetteville is more affordable at $165,000 median vs $254,500.

Median household income in Brookhaven is $84,962 compared to $59,659 in Fayetteville (+42.4%). While Brookhaven 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, less than the 20.8% in Fayetteville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 52.9°F). Fayetteville receives more rainfall at 43.5" per year compared to 43.2" in Brookhaven.