Point Pleasant, WV vs Salem, WV

Salem is moderately more affordable than Point Pleasant, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Point Pleasant scores 60 compared to 55 for Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Point Pleasant can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Point Pleasant is $631/month compared to $570/month in Salem — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Salem is more affordable at $77,200 median vs $113,900.

Median household income in Point Pleasant is $40,837 compared to $43,690 in Salem (-6.5%). Salem offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Point Pleasant spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Salem.