St. Albans, WV vs Weirton, WV

Weirton is moderately more affordable than St. Albans, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. St. Albans scores 69 compared to 64 for Weirton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Albans can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Albans is $888/month compared to $750/month in Weirton — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Weirton is more affordable at $122,800 median vs $131,800.

Median household income in St. Albans is $58,788 compared to $56,699 in Weirton (+3.7%). St. Albans does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Albans spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Weirton.