Fort Ashby, WV Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Fort Ashby, West Virginia?
$3,270 / month
for a family, 39.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,240 for the year for a family.
$2,300 / month
for a single person, 51.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,600 for the year for a single person.

Fort Ashby cost of living score
80.9
Less expensive
19.1% lower
than the US average
1.9% higher
than the West Virginia average
Fort Ashby, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.1% lower than the U.S. average and 1.9% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Fort Ashby, WV

Housing costs in Fort Ashby?
A typical home costs $204,500, which is 39.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.4% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Ashby costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $860.

Can I afford Fort Ashby?
To live comfortably in Fort Ashby, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $39,240 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Ashby?
The cost of living in Fort Ashby, WV is quite reasonable. The median home value for the area is around $114,500 and the median household income is approximately $43,000. Taxes are relatively low with a sales tax rate of 6.0%. A gallon of regular gas costs around $2.50. Grocery prices are also competitive, with a dozen eggs costing less than $2 and a lb of chicken breasts costing around $3. Overall, Fort Ashby provides an affordable place to live compared to other parts of West Virginia and the rest of the United States.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesFort AshbyWest VirginiaUnited States
    Unlock79.4100.0
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    Unlock$139,700$338,100
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  78.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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