Follansbee, WV vs Glenville, WV

Follansbee is moderately more affordable than Glenville, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Follansbee scores 60 compared to 65 for Glenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glenville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Follansbee is $592/month compared to $852/month in Glenville — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Follansbee has cheaper rent, Glenville actually has lower median home values ($95,000 vs $137,100).

Median household income in Follansbee is $52,974 compared to $46,875 in Glenville (+13%). Follansbee offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Follansbee spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Glenville.

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