Lumberport, WV vs St. Marys, WV

St. Marys is moderately more affordable than Lumberport, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Lumberport scores 63 compared to 56 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lumberport 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 $467/month in St. Marys — a 48% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Marys has cheaper rent, Lumberport actually has lower median home values ($122,600 vs $129,400).

Median household income in Lumberport is $49,659 compared to $59,315 in St. Marys (-16.3%). St. Marys offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lumberport spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in St. Marys.