Brookhaven, WV vs Vienna, WV

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Vienna is 24.4% 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 Vienna 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 $837/month in Vienna — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vienna is more affordable at $155,500 median vs $254,500.

Median household income in Brookhaven is $84,962 compared to $65,211 in Vienna (+30.3%). 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 15.4% in Vienna.