Moundsville, WV Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Moundsville, West Virginia?
$1,710 / month
for a family, 68.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $20,520 for the year for a family.
$2,133 / month
for a single person, 55.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,600 for the year for a single person.

Moundsville cost of living score
75.1
Less expensive
24.9% lower
than the US average
5.4% lower
than the West Virginia average
Moundsville, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.9% lower than the U.S. average and 5.4% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Moundsville, WV

Housing costs in Moundsville?
A typical home costs $106,200, which is 68.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.0% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Moundsville costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.9% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Moundsville?
To live comfortably in Moundsville, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $20,520 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Moundsville?
Moundsville, WV is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Moundsville is nearly 13% lower than the US average and 6% lower than the West Virginia average. Housing costs are particularly low, with a median home price of just $82,200 compared to the national average of $231,200. Renters can find housing for an even better deal, with a median rent of just $664 per month compared to the national average of $1,474. Gas prices are also consistently lower than most areas of the country and food costs are below average as well. All in all, Moundsville is a great place to live for those looking for an affordable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMoundsvilleWest VirginiaUnited States
    Unlock79.4100.0
  96.5  Unlock100.0
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  26.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$139,700$338,100
  87.4  Unlock100.0
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  95.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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