Fort Gay, WV vs Sistersville, WV

Fort Gay is moderately more affordable than Sistersville, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Fort Gay scores 56 compared to 61 for Sistersville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sistersville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Gay is $671/month compared to $713/month in Sistersville — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Gay is more affordable at $58,100 median vs $95,800.

Median household income in Fort Gay is $27,679 compared to $46,875 in Sistersville (-41%). While Sistersville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Gay spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Sistersville.