Wayne, WV vs Windsor Heights, WV

Wayne is moderately more affordable than Windsor Heights, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Wayne scores 59 compared to 62 for Windsor Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Windsor Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wayne is $732/month compared to $875/month in Windsor Heights — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wayne has cheaper rent, Windsor Heights actually has lower median home values ($58,300 vs $74,200).

Median household income in Wayne is $31,797 compared to $47,708 in Windsor Heights (-33.4%). While Windsor Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Wayne spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Windsor Heights.