New Martinsville, WV vs St. Marys, WV

St. Marys is moderately more affordable than New Martinsville, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. New Martinsville scores 62 compared to 56 for St. Marys, 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 Martinsville is $718/month compared to $467/month in St. Marys — a 54% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Marys has cheaper rent, New Martinsville actually has lower median home values ($112,600 vs $129,400).

Median household income in New Martinsville is $51,226 compared to $59,315 in St. Marys (-13.6%). St. Marys 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 Martinsville spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in St. Marys.