Dunbar, WV vs Point Pleasant, WV

Point Pleasant is moderately more affordable than Dunbar, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Dunbar scores 69 compared to 60 for Point Pleasant, 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 $631/month in Point Pleasant — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Point Pleasant is more affordable at $113,900 median vs $121,100.

Median household income in Dunbar is $54,647 compared to $40,837 in Point Pleasant (+33.8%). While Dunbar is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunbar spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Point Pleasant.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.2°F vs 56.5°F). Dunbar receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 45.1" in Point Pleasant.