Coal Grove, OH vs Martins Ferry, OH

Martins Ferry is moderately more affordable than Coal Grove, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Coal Grove scores 68 compared to 63 for Martins Ferry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coal Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coal Grove is $967/month compared to $809/month in Martins Ferry — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Martins Ferry is more affordable at $92,800 median vs $97,300.

Median household income in Coal Grove is $53,324 compared to $43,073 in Martins Ferry (+23.8%). While Coal Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coal Grove spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Martins Ferry.

Climate-wise, Coal Grove is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 52.2°F in Martins Ferry. Coal Grove receives more rainfall at 45.1" per year compared to 37.6" in Martins Ferry.