Follansbee, WV vs Moundsville, WV

Follansbee is moderately more affordable than Moundsville, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Follansbee scores 60 compared to 64 for Moundsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moundsville 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 $801/month in Moundsville — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Follansbee has cheaper rent, Moundsville actually has lower median home values ($108,500 vs $137,100).

Median household income in Follansbee is $52,974 compared to $48,590 in Moundsville (+9%). 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 19.8% in Moundsville.

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