Monongalia County, WV Cost of Living


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

Monongalia County, WV

Housing costs in Monongalia?
A typical home costs $230,700, which is 31.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.1% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monongalia costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.2% more than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Monongalia?
To live comfortably in Monongalia West Virgi County, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $44,280 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monongalia?
Living in Monongalia, WV County is quite affordable when compared to the rest of the country. The median house value in the county is $230,700 which is significantly lower than the national average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Monongalia County is 89.8 which is nearly 11 points lower than the national average of 100. This means that goods and services are generally cheaper compared to other parts of the country, making it a great place for people looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonongaliaWest VirginiaUnited States
  89.879.4100.0
  99.395.8100
  126.3127.0100.0
  72.639.3100.0
  $230,700$139,700$338,100
  85.3%85.9%100.0%
  84.290.1100.0
  106.285.1100.0

   100=National Average

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