Fairmont, WV vs Moundsville, WV

Moundsville is moderately more affordable than Fairmont, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Fairmont scores 73 compared to 64 for Moundsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairmont is $902/month compared to $801/month in Moundsville — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Moundsville is more affordable at $108,500 median vs $159,100.

Median household income in Fairmont is $60,791 compared to $48,590 in Moundsville (+25.1%). While Fairmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairmont spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Moundsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.9°F vs 52.2°F). Fairmont receives more rainfall at 44.8" per year compared to 37.6" in Moundsville.