Smithfield, WV Cost of Living


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United States / West Virginia / No Metro Area / Wetzel County / Smithfield / Zip Codes

Smithfield cost of living score
73.9
Less expensive
26.1% lower
than the US average
6.9% lower
than the West Virginia average
Smithfield, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.1% lower than the U.S. average and 6.9% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Smithfield, WV

Housing costs in Smithfield?
A typical home costs $90,200, which is 73.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.4% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Smithfield costs $650 per month, which is 54.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.3% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Smithfield?
To live comfortably in Smithfield, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $17,280 for a family, and $19,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Smithfield?
The cost of living in Smithfield, WV is slightly above the US average. This is largely due to the region's strong job market, with the median household income being slightly higher than the national average. Additionally, housing costs in Smithfield are quite affordable compared to other parts of West Virginia. In terms of everyday expenses, food costs are low and transportation is relatively inexpensive as well. All in all, Smithfield offers a great quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSmithfieldWest VirginiaUnited States
  73.979.4100.0
  95.795.8100
  124.5127.0100.0
  16.239.3100.0
  $90,200$139,700$338,100
  84.9%85.9%100.0%
  85.490.1100.0
  73.385.1100.0

   100=National Average

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