Princeton, WV Cost of Living


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Princeton cost of living score
71.5
Less expensive
28.5% lower
than the US average
9.9% lower
than the West Virginia average
Princeton, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.5% lower than the U.S. average and 9.9% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Princeton, WV

Housing costs in Princeton?
A typical home costs $140,800, which is 58.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.8% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Princeton costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.8% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Princeton?
To live comfortably in Princeton, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $27,000 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Princeton?
The cost of living in Princeton, WV is relatively low compared to other areas of the US. The median home price is around $90,000 which is significantly lower than the national average. The median household income is also about $37,000 which is again lower than the national average. This makes it an attractive area for those looking to save money while still enjoying a high quality of life. Additionally, the city has a variety of amenities such as restaurants, parks and entertainment venues that make it appealing to both families and young professionals alike. Overall, Princeton is an affordable place to live that provides a great quality of life at a low cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPrincetonWest VirginiaUnited States
  71.579.4100.0
  9495.8100
  122.9127.0100.0
  30.039.3100.0
  $140,800$139,700$338,100
  82.5%85.9%100.0%
  73.790.1100.0
  94.785.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have never lived or heard of an area in this country that complains about the woes of their economy but nearly do anything to stop small businesses from developing and  More

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Over 8 years ago

west Virginia is a very beautiful place to live as well as visiting. through out the seasons u will see a wide variety of changing, especially through out the months of  More

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Over 15 years ago

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