Clendenin, WV vs Fayetteville, WV

Clendenin is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Clendenin scores 70 compared to 76 for Fayetteville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fayetteville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clendenin is $1,063/month compared to $1,035/month in Fayetteville — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fayetteville has cheaper rent, Clendenin actually has lower median home values ($81,700 vs $165,000).

Median household income in Clendenin is $49,423 compared to $59,659 in Fayetteville (-17.2%). While Fayetteville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clendenin spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.8% in Fayetteville.

Climate-wise, Clendenin is notably warmer with an average of 56.2°F compared to 52.9°F in Fayetteville. Clendenin receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 43.5" in Fayetteville.