Masontown, WV Cost of Living


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Masontown cost of living score
82.5
Less expensive
17.5% lower
than the US average
3.9% higher
than the West Virginia average
Masontown, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.9% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Masontown, WV

Housing costs in Masontown?
A typical home costs $171,000, which is 49.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.4% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Masontown costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $860.

Can I afford Masontown?
To live comfortably in Masontown, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Masontown?
The cost of living in Masontown, WV is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home value in 2019 was under $100,000 and the median rental price for a two-bedroom apartment was just $685 per month. With a lack of expensive housing or amenities in the area, living costs are very reasonable for both renters and homeowners alike. Gas prices tend to be lower than average, and groceries are affordable, making Masontown an ideal place to live on a budget. Additionally, recreational activities such as camping, fishing, and hiking are all within easy reach due to the town’s proximity to many natural areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMasontownWest VirginiaUnited States
  82.579.4100.0
  96.295.8100
  135.2127.0100.0
  52.339.3100.0
  $171,000$139,700$338,100
  80.5%85.9%100.0%
  101.090.1100.0
  82.185.1100.0

   100=National Average

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