Clarksburg, WV vs Fairmont, WV

Clarksburg is moderately more affordable than Fairmont, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Clarksburg scores 65 compared to 73 for Fairmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarksburg is $775/month compared to $902/month in Fairmont — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarksburg is more affordable at $114,600 median vs $159,100.

Median household income in Clarksburg is $46,859 compared to $60,791 in Fairmont (-22.9%). While Fairmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarksburg spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Fairmont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.9°F vs 54.9°F). Fairmont receives more rainfall at 44.8" per year compared to 44.8" in Clarksburg.