Pennsboro, WV vs Union, WV

Union is moderately more affordable than Pennsboro, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Pennsboro scores 63 compared to 57 for Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pennsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pennsboro is $822/month compared to $418/month in Union — a 97% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Union has cheaper rent, Pennsboro actually has lower median home values ($78,000 vs $158,000).

Median household income in Pennsboro is $51,348 compared to $32,281 in Union (+59.1%). While Pennsboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pennsboro spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Union.