Fort Gay, WV Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Fort Gay, West Virginia?
$1,410 / month
for a family, 73.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $16,920 for the year for a family.
$2,267 / month
for a single person, 52.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,200 for the year for a single person.

Fort Gay cost of living score
79
Less expensive
21.0% lower
than the US average
0.5% lower
than the West Virginia average
Fort Gay, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0% lower than the U.S. average and 0.5% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Fort Gay, WV

Housing costs in Fort Gay?
A typical home costs $87,500, which is 74.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.4% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Gay costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.5% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Fort Gay?
To live comfortably in Fort Gay, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $16,920 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Gay?
The cost of living in Fort Gay, WV is relatively low compared to other places. The median home value is around $68,400, which is much lower than the national average of $184,700. The median household income in Fort Gay is $30,756, which is slightly below the West Virginia average of $44,097. The cost of living index in Fort Gay is 90.8, which is lower than the U.S. average of 100. This means that goods and services in Fort Gay are more affordable than most other places in the country. Additionally, utilities costs are below what one might expect from a residential area due to its rural location and lack of industry in the area.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesFort GayWest VirginiaUnited States
    Unlock79.4100.0
  95.4  Unlock100.0
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  16.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$139,700$338,100
  84.5  Unlock100.0
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  80.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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