Romney, WV vs West Hamlin, WV

West Hamlin is moderately more affordable than Romney, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Romney scores 63 compared to 55 for West Hamlin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Romney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Romney is $586/month compared to $467/month in West Hamlin — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Hamlin is more affordable at $125,000 median vs $150,000.

Median household income in Romney is $39,118 compared to $35,263 in West Hamlin (+10.9%). The higher salaries in Romney partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Romney spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in West Hamlin.