Ripley, WV Cost of Living


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Ripley cost of living score
78.9
Less expensive
21.1% lower
than the US average
0.6% lower
than the West Virginia average
Ripley, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.1% lower than the U.S. average and 0.6% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Ripley, WV

Housing costs in Ripley?
A typical home costs $175,200, which is 48.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.4% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ripley costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.8% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Ripley?
To live comfortably in Ripley, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ripley?
Ripley, WV is a great place to live due to the low cost of living. The overall cost of living in Ripley is 5% lower than the national average. This lower-than-average cost of living is due to decreased housing costs, especially for rental properties. According to Rent Jungle, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Ripley is $542, which is over 9% below the national average. Transportation costs are also relatively low compared to other cities in West Virginia and across the nation. In addition, food and entertainment costs are much more affordable than what you’d find in many other areas of West Virginia. All in all, these factors make Ripley an excellent option for those looking for an affordable and quality place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRipleyWest VirginiaUnited States
  78.979.4100.0
  98.195.8100
  114.3127.0100.0
  44.939.3100.0
  $175,200$139,700$338,100
  88.6%85.9%100.0%
  89.090.1100.0
  85.085.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

thats right! this town has no diversity! i respect this town. i grew up here but would it kill anyone to add a little recreational fun in this town for the teenagers and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Everything in ripley is awesome but the cops are  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pretty area and a nice place to live if you don't mind very little diversity and not a lot to do other than school sports. Very poor medical care and lack of  More

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