East View, WV vs Montgomery, WV

East View is moderately more affordable than Montgomery, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. East View scores 56 compared to 60 for Montgomery, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montgomery can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East View is $639/month compared to $628/month in Montgomery — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montgomery has cheaper rent, East View actually has lower median home values ($65,900 vs $117,300).

Median household income in East View is $54,773 compared to $26,797 in Montgomery (+104.4%). East View offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of East View spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 28.1% in Montgomery.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.9°F vs 56.2°F). Montgomery receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 44.8" in East View.