Moundsville, WV vs Sissonville, WV

Moundsville is moderately more affordable than Sissonville, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Moundsville scores 64 compared to 68 for Sissonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sissonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moundsville is $801/month compared to $754/month in Sissonville — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sissonville has cheaper rent, Moundsville actually has lower median home values ($108,500 vs $166,300).

Median household income in Moundsville is $48,590 compared to $58,322 in Sissonville (-16.7%). While Sissonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Moundsville spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Sissonville.