New Haven, WV vs New Martinsville, WV

New Haven is moderately more affordable than New Martinsville, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. New Haven scores 55 compared to 62 for New Martinsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Martinsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Haven is $491/month compared to $718/month in New Martinsville — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Haven is more affordable at $101,700 median vs $112,600.

Median household income in New Haven is $56,500 compared to $51,226 in New Martinsville (+10.3%). New Haven offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of New Haven spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in New Martinsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.9°F vs 54.3°F). New Haven receives more rainfall at 44.2" per year compared to 42.5" in New Martinsville.