Belle, WV vs Point Pleasant, WV

Point Pleasant is moderately more affordable than Belle, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Belle scores 67 compared to 60 for Point Pleasant, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belle is $896/month compared to $631/month in Point Pleasant — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Point Pleasant has cheaper rent, Belle actually has lower median home values ($103,000 vs $113,900).

Median household income in Belle is $74,200 compared to $40,837 in Point Pleasant (+81.7%). While Belle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Point Pleasant.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.2°F vs 56.5°F). Belle receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 45.1" in Point Pleasant.