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Cost & Benefits

Cumberland vs Romney

Simple answer

You'd likely save $125 a month in Romney.

Typical rent is $741 in Cumberland and $616 in Romney. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Cumberland

Maryland

Typical rent
$741
Typical pay
$48,162 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,014
Price index
105.0 (state)

Romney

West Virginia

Typical rent
$616
Typical pay
$49,286 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,505
Price index
96.5 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.