Follansbee, WV vs Oak Hill, WV

Follansbee is moderately more affordable than Oak Hill, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Follansbee scores 60 compared to 65 for Oak Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Hill 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 $826/month in Oak Hill — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Follansbee has cheaper rent, Oak Hill actually has lower median home values ($110,400 vs $137,100).

Median household income in Follansbee is $52,974 compared to $51,799 in Oak Hill (+2.3%). 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 19.1% in Oak Hill.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 52.9°F). Oak Hill receives more rainfall at 43.5" per year compared to 37.6" in Follansbee.