New Cumberland, WV vs Sissonville, WV

New Cumberland is moderately more affordable than Sissonville, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. New Cumberland scores 59 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 New Cumberland is $672/month compared to $754/month in Sissonville — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Cumberland is more affordable at $88,600 median vs $166,300.

Median household income in New Cumberland is $39,412 compared to $58,322 in Sissonville (-32.4%). 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 New Cumberland spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Sissonville.