Helen, WV Cost of Living


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Helen cost of living score
75
Less expensive
25.0% lower
than the US average
5.5% lower
than the West Virginia average
Helen, 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.

Helen, WV

Housing costs in Helen?
A typical home costs $114,400, which is 66.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.1% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Helen costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.6% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Helen?
To live comfortably in Helen, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $21,960 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Helen?
The cost of living in Helen, WV is relatively low compared to the national average. The median home value is $101,700 which is significantly lower than the national median of $219,700. The cost of groceries and health care are also below the national average, allowing residents to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable price. Additionally, with no state or local income tax in West Virginia, residents can save even more money on their living expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHelenWest VirginiaUnited States
  75.079.4100.0
  92.495.8100
  127.3127.0100.0
  31.039.3100.0
  $114,400$139,700$338,100
  86.0%85.9%100.0%
  82.290.1100.0
  96.085.1100.0

   100=National Average

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