Gary, WV Cost of Living


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Gary cost of living score
70.1
Less expensive
29.9% lower
than the US average
11.7% lower
than the West Virginia average
Gary, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.9% lower than the U.S. average and 11.7% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Gary, WV

Housing costs in Gary?
A typical home costs $63,600, which is 81.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.5% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gary costs $640 per month, which is 55.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.4% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Gary?
To live comfortably in Gary, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $12,240 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gary?
The cost of living in Gary, WV is quite reasonable compared to other parts of the country. Housing costs are especially low, with a median house price of just $90,000. Transportation costs are also quite affordable, as the town has an extensive public transit system and the average cost of gasoline is well below the national average. Overall, Gary provides excellent value for those looking for a home in West Virginia.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGaryWest VirginiaUnited States
  70.179.4100.0
  8995.8100
  140.6127.0100.0
  11.339.3100.0
  $63,600$139,700$338,100
  84.8%85.9%100.0%
  84.490.1100.0
  71.185.1100.0

   100=National Average

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