Oak Hill, WV vs Point Pleasant, WV

Point Pleasant is moderately more affordable than Oak Hill, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Oak Hill scores 65 compared to 60 for Point Pleasant, 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 Oak Hill is $826/month compared to $631/month in Point Pleasant — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Point Pleasant has cheaper rent, Oak Hill actually has lower median home values ($110,400 vs $113,900).

Median household income in Oak Hill is $51,799 compared to $40,837 in Point Pleasant (+26.8%). While Oak Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Hill spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Point Pleasant.

Climate-wise, Point Pleasant is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 52.9°F in Oak Hill. Point Pleasant receives more rainfall at 45.1" per year compared to 43.5" in Oak Hill.