Craigsville, WV vs Weston, WV

Craigsville is moderately more affordable than Weston, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Craigsville scores 58 compared to 63 for Weston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Weston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Craigsville is $607/month compared to $793/month in Weston — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Craigsville has cheaper rent, Weston actually has lower median home values ($88,000 vs $95,300).

Median household income in Craigsville is $28,718 compared to $51,399 in Weston (-44.1%). While Weston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Craigsville spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Weston.