Hinton, WV vs New Martinsville, WV

New Martinsville is moderately more affordable than Hinton, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Hinton scores 66 compared to 62 for New Martinsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hinton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hinton is $907/month compared to $718/month in New Martinsville — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Martinsville has cheaper rent, Hinton actually has lower median home values ($92,400 vs $112,600).

Median household income in Hinton is $42,852 compared to $51,226 in New Martinsville (-16.3%). 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 Hinton spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in New Martinsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.9°F vs 54.3°F). Hinton receives more rainfall at 43.5" per year compared to 42.5" in New Martinsville.