Cross Lanes, WV vs Weirton, WV

Weirton is moderately more affordable than Cross Lanes, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Cross Lanes scores 71 compared to 64 for Weirton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cross Lanes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cross Lanes is $916/month compared to $750/month in Weirton — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Weirton is more affordable at $122,800 median vs $144,000.

Median household income in Cross Lanes is $62,704 compared to $56,699 in Weirton (+10.6%). The higher salaries in Cross Lanes partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cross Lanes spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Weirton.