Clintwood, VA vs Floyd, VA

Clintwood is moderately more affordable than Floyd, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Clintwood scores 68 compared to 73 for Floyd, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Floyd can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clintwood is $719/month compared to $717/month in Floyd — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Floyd has cheaper rent, Clintwood actually has lower median home values ($131,400 vs $239,800).

Median household income in Clintwood is $44,985 compared to $62,283 in Floyd (-27.8%). While Floyd is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clintwood spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Floyd.