St. Albans, WV vs Weston, WV

Weston is moderately more affordable than St. Albans, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. St. Albans scores 69 compared to 63 for Weston, 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 $793/month in Weston — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Weston is more affordable at $88,000 median vs $131,800.

Median household income in St. Albans is $58,788 compared to $51,399 in Weston (+14.4%). While St. Albans is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Albans spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Weston.