Moundsville, WV vs Ravenswood, WV

Moundsville is moderately more affordable than Ravenswood, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Moundsville scores 64 compared to 68 for Ravenswood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ravenswood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moundsville is $801/month compared to $969/month in Ravenswood — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moundsville has cheaper rent, Ravenswood actually has lower median home values ($99,600 vs $108,500).

Median household income in Moundsville is $48,590 compared to $45,392 in Ravenswood (+7%). Moundsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Moundsville spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in Ravenswood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 54.9°F). Ravenswood receives more rainfall at 44.2" per year compared to 37.6" in Moundsville.