Bluefield, WV Cost of Living


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Bluefield cost of living score
71.5
Less expensive
28.5% lower
than the US average
9.9% lower
than the West Virginia average
Bluefield, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.5% lower than the U.S. average and 9.9% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Bluefield, WV

Housing costs in Bluefield?
A typical home costs $91,800, which is 72.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.3% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bluefield costs $650 per month, which is 54.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.3% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Bluefield?
To live comfortably in Bluefield, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bluefield?
The cost of living in Bluefield, WV is quite reasonable. Most goods and services are significantly cheaper than other similar cities and towns across the United States. The median home value is around $106,000, which is much lower than the national average of $184,700. Additionally, rent prices are also generally lower than other places in the country. Groceries and everyday items can all be purchased for a relatively inexpensive price, making it an ideal location for those looking to save money while still enjoying a relatively high quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBluefieldWest VirginiaUnited States
  71.579.4100.0
  91.895.8100
  122.9127.0100.0
  25.439.3100.0
  $91,800$139,700$338,100
  79.8%85.9%100.0%
  70.590.1100.0
  94.485.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My wife and I retired here.I was born near Bluefield WV but worked in NC all of my adult life. There's better opportunities for work in NC, especially Raleigh and  More

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