Sutton, WV vs Terra Alta, WV

Sutton is moderately more affordable than Terra Alta, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Sutton scores 59 compared to 63 for Terra Alta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Terra Alta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sutton is $682/month compared to $744/month in Terra Alta — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sutton is more affordable at $83,300 median vs $95,900.

Median household income in Sutton is $37,400 compared to $50,035 in Terra Alta (-25.3%). While Terra Alta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sutton spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Terra Alta.