New Martinsville, WV vs Oak Hill, WV

New Martinsville is moderately more affordable than Oak Hill, with a 5% lower cost of living index. New Martinsville scores 62 compared to 65 for Oak Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Martinsville is $718/month compared to $826/month in Oak Hill — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Martinsville has cheaper rent, Oak Hill actually has lower median home values ($110,400 vs $112,600).

Median household income in New Martinsville is $51,226 compared to $51,799 in Oak Hill (-1.1%). Oak Hill does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of New Martinsville spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Oak Hill.

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