Dunbar, WV vs Follansbee, WV

Follansbee is moderately more affordable than Dunbar, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Dunbar scores 69 compared to 60 for Follansbee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunbar can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunbar is $904/month compared to $592/month in Follansbee — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Follansbee has cheaper rent, Dunbar actually has lower median home values ($121,100 vs $137,100).

Median household income in Dunbar is $54,647 compared to $52,974 in Follansbee (+3.2%). Dunbar does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunbar spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Follansbee.

Climate-wise, Dunbar is notably warmer with an average of 56.2°F compared to 52.2°F in Follansbee. Dunbar receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 37.6" in Follansbee.