Pickens, WV Cost of Living


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Pickens cost of living score
74.8
Less expensive
25.2% lower
than the US average
5.8% lower
than the West Virginia average
Pickens, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.2% lower than the U.S. average and 5.8% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Pickens, WV

Housing costs in Pickens?
A typical home costs $122,400, which is 63.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.4% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pickens costs $680 per month, which is 52.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.5% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Pickens?
To live comfortably in Pickens, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pickens?
The cost of living in Pickens, WV is relatively low compared to other cities and towns across the United States. The median home price is $99,000, which is well below the national average. In addition, the town's rent prices are also below the national average. Groceries and healthcare expenses are both reasonably priced and affordable for most households. The local job market offers a variety of employment opportunities that allow residents to make a comfortable income to support their families and lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPickensWest VirginiaUnited States
  74.879.4100.0
  93.795.8100
  135.5127.0100.0
  36.039.3100.0
  $122,400$139,700$338,100
  77.7%85.9%100.0%
  74.890.1100.0
  91.585.1100.0

   100=National Average

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