Gilbert, WV vs Smithers, WV

Smithers is moderately more affordable than Gilbert, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Gilbert scores 60 compared to 52 for Smithers, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gilbert can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gilbert is $717/month compared to $496/month in Smithers — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithers is more affordable at $72,800 median vs $81,900.

Median household income in Gilbert is $53,625 compared to $32,237 in Smithers (+66.3%). While Gilbert is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gilbert spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Smithers.