Preston County, WV Cost of Living


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Preston cost of living score
82.5
Less expensive
17.5% lower
than the US average
3.9% higher
than the West Virginia average
Preston West Virgi County, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.9% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Preston County, WV

Housing costs in Preston?
A typical home costs $139,500, which is 58.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.1% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Preston 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 Preston?
To live comfortably in Preston West Virgi County, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Preston?
Preston, WV County is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. According to recent statistics, the median house value in Preston is $139,500 while the US average house value is much higher at $338,100. The cost of living in Preston is also lower compared to the US average as it stands at 82.5 compared to 100. This means that residents in Preston can enjoy quality living without having to worry about breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPrestonWest VirginiaUnited States
  82.579.4100.0
  9795.8100
  135.2127.0100.0
  40.439.3100.0
  $139,500$139,700$338,100
  81.1%85.9%100.0%
  100.790.1100.0
  81.885.1100.0

   100=National Average

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