Charleston Metro Area, WV Cost of Living


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Charleston cost of living score
80.7
Less expensive
19.3% lower
than the US average
1.6% higher
than the West Virginia average
Charleston West Virgi Metro Area, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.3% lower than the U.S. average and 1.6% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Charleston Metro Area, WV

Housing costs in Charleston?
A typical home costs $127,900, which is 62.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.4% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charleston costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.3% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Charleston?
To live comfortably in Charleston West Virgi Metro Area, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charleston?
The cost of living in the Charleston, WV Metro Area is quite low compared to the US average. According to the data provided, the cost of living index for this area is 80.7, which is almost 20 percent lower than the national average of 100. This means that people living in this metropolitan area can generally find more affordable housing and goods than they would be able to find in other parts of the country. The median house value in this area is also lower than the national average, sitting at just $127,900 compared to $338,100 on average in the US. This combination of a low cost of living and affordable housing makes Charleston an attractive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCharlestonWest VirginiaUnited States
  80.779.4100.0
  95.995.8100
  136.2127.0100.0
  36.139.3100.0
  $127,900$139,700$338,100
  87.7%85.9%100.0%
  97.190.1100.0
  99.385.1100.0

   100=National Average

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