Sistersville, WV vs Valley Grove, WV

Sistersville is moderately more affordable than Valley Grove, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Sistersville scores 61 compared to 66 for Valley Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Valley Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sistersville is $713/month compared to $786/month in Valley Grove — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sistersville is more affordable at $95,800 median vs $136,700.

Median household income in Sistersville is $46,875 compared to $54,028 in Valley Grove (-13.2%). While Valley Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sistersville spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Valley Grove.