Star City, WV Cost of Living


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Star City cost of living score
89.8
Less expensive
10.2% lower
than the US average
13.1% higher
than the West Virginia average
Star City, 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.

Star City, WV

Housing costs in Star City?
A typical home costs $211,600, which is 37.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.5% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Star City costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.9% more than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Star City?
To live comfortably in Star City, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $40,680 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Star City?
The cost of living in Star City, WV is generally considered to be lower than the average cost of living in the United States. Housing costs are particularly affordable with a median home price of just $72,700 compared to the national median home price of $217,000. Additionally, overall grocery and meals costs are 13% lower than the national average. Healthcare expenses are also lower than the national average by almost 7%. Utility rates for electricity, natural gas, and water are all below the U.S. averages as well. The low cost of living makes Star City an attractive place to live for those who want to stretch their dollar a bit further.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStar CityWest VirginiaUnited States
  89.879.4100.0
  101.995.8100
  126.3127.0100.0
  59.339.3100.0
  $211,600$139,700$338,100
  85.3%85.9%100.0%
  80.590.1100.0
  107.085.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up in Martinsburg and came running back to Morgantown after high school in VA. I love this place like no other and despite wanting to move on, driving through  More

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