Hurricane, WV vs St. Albans, WV

St. Albans is moderately more affordable than Hurricane, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Hurricane scores 72 compared to 69 for St. Albans, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hurricane can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hurricane is $854/month compared to $888/month in St. Albans — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hurricane has cheaper rent, St. Albans actually has lower median home values ($131,800 vs $190,400).

Median household income in Hurricane is $67,083 compared to $58,788 in St. Albans (+14.1%). While Hurricane is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hurricane spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in St. Albans.