Belington, WV vs New Martinsville, WV

New Martinsville is moderately more affordable than Belington, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Belington scores 66 compared to 62 for New Martinsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belington is $883/month compared to $718/month in New Martinsville — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Martinsville has cheaper rent, Belington actually has lower median home values ($95,200 vs $112,600).

Median household income in Belington is $47,361 compared to $51,226 in New Martinsville (-7.5%). New Martinsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belington spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in New Martinsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.7°F vs 54.3°F). Belington receives more rainfall at 47.2" per year compared to 42.5" in New Martinsville.