Rand, WV Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Rand, West Virginia?
$1,050 / month
for a family, 80.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $12,600 for the year for a family.
$3,033 / month
for a single person, 36.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,400 for the year for a single person.

Rand cost of living score
81.3
Less expensive
18.7% lower
than the US average
2.4% higher
than the West Virginia average
Rand, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.7% lower than the U.S. average and 2.4% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Rand, WV

Housing costs in Rand?
A typical home costs $66,100, which is 80.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.7% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rand costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.1% more than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Rand?
To live comfortably in Rand, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $12,600 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rand?
The cost of living in Rand, WV is relatively low. According to the 2019 median household income in West Virginia, the median income for a family of four in Rand was around $42,000 per year. This is almost 20% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live. The cost of housing is also relatively low compared to other cities and towns in the US; according to Zillow's Home Value Index, as of April 2020 the median list price for a home in Rand was only $89,000. Additionally, transportation costs are lower than other areas as well; with an above-average public transit system and access to major roads like I-77 and US Route 19. All these factors make Rand an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRandWest VirginiaUnited States
    Unlock79.4100.0
  95.9  Unlock100.0
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  23.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$139,700$338,100
  86.1  Unlock100.0
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  101.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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