Pentress, WV Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Pentress, West Virginia?
$3,840 / month
for a family, 28.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,080 for the year for a family.
$2,733 / month
for a single person, 42.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,800 for the year for a single person.

Pentress cost of living score
89.8
Less expensive
10.2% lower
than the US average
13.1% higher
than the West Virginia average
Pentress, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.2% lower than the U.S. average and 13.1% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Pentress, WV

Housing costs in Pentress?
A typical home costs $240,500, which is 28.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 72.2% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pentress costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.7% more than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Pentress?
To live comfortably in Pentress, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pentress?
The cost of living in Pentress, WV is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. According to the City-Data website, housing costs for a three bedroom apartment in Pentress are well below those of the national average at $633 a month, with utilities and groceries also being lower than average. The overall cost of living index for the town comes in at 84.4, making it almost 15% cheaper than other parts of the US. As such, Pentress is an ideal locale for people looking to save some money while still enjoying a peaceful atmosphere and all that rural West Virginia has to offer.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPentressWest VirginiaUnited States
    Unlock79.4100.0
  98.8  Unlock100.0
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  72.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$139,700$338,100
  85.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock90.1100.0
  107.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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