Fairmont, WV vs St. Albans, WV

St. Albans is moderately more affordable than Fairmont, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Fairmont scores 73 compared to 69 for St. Albans, 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 $888/month in St. Albans — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Albans is more affordable at $131,800 median vs $159,100.

Median household income in Fairmont is $60,791 compared to $58,788 in St. Albans (+3.4%). The higher salaries in Fairmont partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairmont spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in St. Albans.