Moundsville, WV vs South Charleston, WV

Moundsville is moderately more affordable than South Charleston, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Moundsville scores 64 compared to 69 for South Charleston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Charleston 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 $857/month in South Charleston — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Moundsville is more affordable at $108,500 median vs $144,800.

Median household income in Moundsville is $48,590 compared to $59,616 in South Charleston (-18.5%). While South Charleston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Moundsville spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in South Charleston.