| | Elkins, WV | Midwest, WY | United States |
| Overall | 74.8 | 94.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.8 | 93.3 | 100 |
| Health | 135.5 | 148.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 34.9 | 21.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $123,600 | $72,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,240.0% | 9,510.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 59.3 | 80.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.1 | 97.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Elkins 
2 Reviews
I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at More
Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and More
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Reviews for Midwest 
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Great people. Easy living. Affordable living. This is a hidden jem in the U.S. i moved here from Salt Lake. Average house in salt lake is over 300k. You can More
At one time those small houses were identical and new, as this was another "Company Town," owned lock, stock and barrell, by Standard Oil. The "Commissry" was where you More
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