Coal City, WV Cost of Living


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Coal City cost of living score
75
Less expensive
25.0% lower
than the US average
5.5% lower
than the West Virginia average
Coal City, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.0% lower than the U.S. average and 5.5% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Coal City, WV

Housing costs in Coal City?
A typical home costs $95,500, which is 71.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.6% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Coal City costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.2% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Coal City?
To live comfortably in Coal City, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $18,360 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Coal City?
The cost of living in Coal City, WV is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home price is around $90,000, and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is only around $600/month. Other expenses like utilities, groceries, and transportation are also very affordable. The low cost of living helps many families stretch their budgets further while still enjoying all that Coal City has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCoal CityWest VirginiaUnited States
  75.079.4100.0
  92.995.8100
  127.3127.0100.0
  19.639.3100.0
  $95,500$139,700$338,100
  81.6%85.9%100.0%
  81.890.1100.0
  96.185.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

Don’t move to WV. Especially not this area. If anywhere move to the northern part of the state. The only thing around here are drugs and alcoholics. You will ruin your  More

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