Granville, WV vs Pleasant Valley, WV

Granville is moderately more affordable than Pleasant Valley, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Granville scores 67 compared to 78 for Pleasant Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pleasant Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Granville is $789/month compared to $954/month in Pleasant Valley — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Granville is more affordable at $135,400 median vs $208,500.

Median household income in Granville is $32,015 compared to $58,456 in Pleasant Valley (-45.2%). While Pleasant Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Granville spend roughly 29.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Pleasant Valley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 54.9°F). Pleasant Valley receives more rainfall at 44.8" per year compared to 43.2" in Granville.