Kanawha County, WV Cost of Living


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Kanawha cost of living score
81.3
Less expensive
18.7% lower
than the US average
2.4% higher
than the West Virginia average
Kanawha West Virgi County, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.7% lower than the U.S. average and 2.4% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Kanawha County, WV

Housing costs in Kanawha?
A typical home costs $133,100, which is 60.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.7% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kanawha costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.5% more than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Kanawha?
To live comfortably in Kanawha West Virgi County, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kanawha?
The cost of living in Kanawha, WV County is 81.3, which is lower than the US average of 100. This means that the overall cost for goods and services is cheaper compared to other parts of the country. A major contributing factor to this low cost of living is the median house value in Kanawha, WV County, which is $133,100. This figure is significantly lower than the US average house value of $338,100. Lower housing costs can have a significant impact on an individual's budget and helps make living in Kanawha more affordable.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKanawhaWest VirginiaUnited States
  81.379.4100.0
  96.695.8100
  136.1127.0100.0
  39.039.3100.0
  $133,100$139,700$338,100
  87.0%85.9%100.0%
  94.290.1100.0
  103.785.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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