Martinsburg, WV vs Teays Valley, WV

Martinsburg is moderately more affordable than Teays Valley, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Martinsburg scores 85 compared to 91 for Teays Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Teays Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Martinsburg is $1,090/month compared to $1,238/month in Teays Valley — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Martinsburg is more affordable at $231,900 median vs $271,900.

Median household income in Martinsburg is $54,590 compared to $106,798 in Teays Valley (-48.9%). While Teays 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 Martinsburg spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Teays Valley.