Follansbee, WV vs Rupert, WV

Rupert is moderately more affordable than Follansbee, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Follansbee scores 60 compared to 57 for Rupert, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Follansbee 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 $581/month in Rupert — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rupert is more affordable at $98,100 median vs $137,100.

Median household income in Follansbee is $52,974 compared to $31,875 in Rupert (+66.2%). While Follansbee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Follansbee spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Rupert.