Cost of Living in New Martinsville, WV

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17%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
42%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index New Martinsville West Virginia National
Cost of living8385100
Groceries9597100
Health care9594100
Housing5862100
Transportation9295100
Utilities9394100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9094100
Household Items9495100
Education & Childcare9291100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in New Martinsville is 2% lower than the West Virginia average
  • The cost of living in New Martinsville is 17% lower than the national average
  • New Martinsville housing is 42% lower than the national average
  • West Virginia general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • West Virginia state income tax is 16% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$82,996$6,916$1,936$2,490
      Renters$42,624$3,552$994$1,279
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in New Martinsville, WV, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In New Martinsville, homeowners have a median income of $82,996. Using that number, a maximum of $1,936 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $42,624, which means there is a maximum of $994 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      West Virginia Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      West Virginia 6% 7%

      West Virginia Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      West Virginia 3% 6.5%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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