New Martinsville, WV vs Vienna, WV

New Martinsville is moderately more affordable than Vienna, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. New Martinsville scores 62 compared to 69 for Vienna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vienna 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 $837/month in Vienna — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Martinsville is more affordable at $112,600 median vs $155,500.

Median household income in New Martinsville is $51,226 compared to $65,211 in Vienna (-21.4%). While Vienna 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 Martinsville spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Vienna.