Friendly, WV vs Wardensville, WV

Wardensville is moderately more affordable than Friendly, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Friendly scores 72 compared to 65 for Wardensville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Friendly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Friendly is $1,042/month compared to $538/month in Wardensville — a 94% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wardensville has cheaper rent, Friendly actually has lower median home values ($102,100 vs $184,400).

Median household income in Friendly is $55,833 compared to $38,889 in Wardensville (+43.6%). While Friendly is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Friendly spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Wardensville.