Bolivar, WV Cost of Living


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Bolivar cost of living score
111.2
More expensive
11.2% higher
than the US average
40.1% higher
than the West Virginia average
Bolivar, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.2% higher than the U.S. average and 40.1% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Bolivar, WV

Housing costs in Bolivar?
A typical home costs $264,400, which is 21.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 89.3% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bolivar costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.8% more than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Bolivar?
To live comfortably in Bolivar, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bolivar?
Bolivar, WV is a small town with a low cost of living. The median home cost in Bolivar is around $135,000, which is very affordable compared to other areas of West Virginia and the United States as a whole. Groceries and dining out are also quite affordable, with an average meal for two costing around $20. Additionally, utilities tend to be considerably cheaper than most areas due to the lower cost of energy in West Virginia. All these factors combined create an overall low cost of living that makes Bolivar an attractive area for those looking to settle down or retire on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBolivarWest VirginiaUnited States
  111.279.4100.0
  105.695.8100
  124.6127.0100.0
  84.639.3100.0
  $264,400$139,700$338,100
  90.3%85.9%100.0%
  152.890.1100.0
  107.185.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

bolivar wv is adjacent to harpers ferry and shares both a police/fire dept. and a post office. bolivar is middle class, mostly homes on one quarter acre lots. it is  More

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