Lumberport, WV vs Shinnston, WV

Lumberport is moderately more affordable than Shinnston, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Lumberport scores 63 compared to 71 for Shinnston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shinnston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lumberport is $692/month compared to $940/month in Shinnston — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lumberport is more affordable at $122,600 median vs $135,500.

Median household income in Lumberport is $49,659 compared to $63,750 in Shinnston (-22.1%). While Shinnston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lumberport spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Shinnston.