Jefferson County, WV Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Jefferson, West Virginia?
$5,130 / month
for a family, 5.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $61,560 for the year for a family.
$2,700 / month
for a single person, 43.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,400 for the year for a single person.

Jefferson cost of living score
111.2
More expensive
11.2% higher
than the US average
40.1% higher
than the West Virginia average
Jefferson West Virgi County, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.2% higher than the U.S. average and 40.1% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Jefferson County, WV

Housing costs in Jefferson?
A typical home costs $320,700, which is 5.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 129.6% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jefferson costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.0% more than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Jefferson?
To live comfortably in Jefferson West Virgi County, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $61,560 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jefferson?
The cost of living in Jefferson, WV County is 11.2% higher than the average for the United States. This means that goods and services in Jefferson, WV County are 11.2% more expensive than the national average. The housing market in this county is also fairly strong with a median house value of $320,700 which is slightly lower than the US median value of $338,100. Despite being more expensive overall than US averages, living in Jefferson County can still be affordable due to its overall lower cost of housing compared to other areas.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesJeffersonWest VirginiaUnited States
    Unlock79.4100.0
  105.6  Unlock100.0
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  100.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$139,700$338,100
  90.3  Unlock100.0
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  107.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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