Brookhaven, WV vs St. Albans, WV

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Albans is 24.5% 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 St. Albans 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 $888/month in St. Albans — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Albans is more affordable at $131,800 median vs $254,500.

Median household income in Brookhaven is $84,962 compared to $58,788 in St. Albans (+44.5%). 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 18.1% in St. Albans.