Reedsville, WV vs Star City, WV

Reedsville is moderately more affordable than Star City, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Reedsville scores 79 compared to 83 for Star City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Star City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Reedsville is $1,045/month compared to $989/month in Star City — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Star City has cheaper rent, Reedsville actually has lower median home values ($178,400 vs $256,800).

Median household income in Reedsville is $59,000 compared to $62,031 in Star City (-4.9%). The higher salaries in Star City partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Reedsville spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Star City.