Kingwood, WV Cost of Living


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Kingwood cost of living score
82.5
Less expensive
17.5% lower
than the US average
3.9% higher
than the West Virginia average
Kingwood, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.9% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Kingwood, WV

Housing costs in Kingwood?
A typical home costs $139,300, which is 58.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.3% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kingwood costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Kingwood?
To live comfortably in Kingwood, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kingwood?
The cost of living in Kingwood, WV is quite reasonable compared to other cities in the United States. The median home price is around $89,000, making it an affordable option for those looking to move to the area. Additionally, groceries and utilities are lower than average, and goods and services can be found at a lower rate than many other areas. All of these factors combine to give Kingwood an overall low cost of living index rating. As such, it is a great destination for those looking for an affordable place to live in West Virginia.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKingwoodWest VirginiaUnited States
  82.579.4100.0
  97.995.8100
  135.2127.0100.0
  43.439.3100.0
  $139,300$139,700$338,100
  82.7%85.9%100.0%
  100.690.1100.0
  81.785.1100.0

   100=National Average

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