Brookhaven, WV vs South Charleston, WV

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. South Charleston is 24.3% cheaper than Brookhaven. With a cost index of 69 vs 86, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from South Charleston to Brookhaven should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookhaven is $1,077/month compared to $857/month in South Charleston — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Charleston is more affordable at $144,800 median vs $254,500.

Median household income in Brookhaven is $84,962 compared to $59,616 in South Charleston (+42.5%). 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 17.3% in South Charleston.