Van, WV Cost of Living


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Van cost of living score
80.9
Less expensive
19.1% lower
than the US average
1.9% higher
than the West Virginia average
Van, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.1% lower than the U.S. average and 1.9% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Van, WV

Housing costs in Van?
A typical home costs $53,000, which is 84.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.1% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Van 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 Van?
To live comfortably in Van, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $10,080 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Van?
The cost of living in Van, WV is slightly below the national average. According to BestPlaces.net, the overall cost of living index is 80.4, which is 1.6% lower than the U.S. average of 82. Housing is particularly affordable with a median home price of $89,000 and a median monthly rent price of $695. Other expenses like groceries, utilities, and transportation are also lower than the national average making Van an attractive destination for families on a budget looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesVanWest VirginiaUnited States
  80.979.4100.0
  92.395.8100
  140.5127.0100.0
  15.939.3100.0
  $53,000$139,700$338,100
  88.6%85.9%100.0%
  115.890.1100.0
  78.185.1100.0

   100=National Average

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