Putnam County, WV Cost of Living


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Putnam cost of living score
88.3
Less expensive
11.7% lower
than the US average
11.2% higher
than the West Virginia average
Putnam West Virgi County, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.7% lower than the U.S. average and 11.2% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Putnam County, WV

Housing costs in Putnam?
A typical home costs $212,800, which is 37.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.3% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Putnam 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 Putnam?
To live comfortably in Putnam West Virgi County, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $40,680 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Putnam?
The cost of living in Putnam, WV County is 88.3, which is 11.7 points lower than the US average of 100. This means that living costs such as housing, goods and services, healthcare and utilities are around 12% cheaper than the US average. In addition to this, the median house value in Putnam is $212,800 - considerably lower than the US average house value of $338,100. This suggests that homes may be significantly more affordable in Putnam compared to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPutnamWest VirginiaUnited States
  88.379.4100.0
  99.895.8100
  135.2127.0100.0
  59.939.3100.0
  $212,800$139,700$338,100
  87.0%85.9%100.0%
  91.290.1100.0
  105.885.1100.0

   100=National Average

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