Wheeling Metro Area, WV Cost of Living


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Wheeling cost of living score
76.4
Less expensive
23.6% lower
than the US average
3.8% lower
than the West Virginia average
Wheeling West Virgi Metro Area, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.6% lower than the U.S. average and 3.8% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Wheeling Metro Area, WV

Housing costs in Wheeling?
A typical home costs $123,800, which is 63.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.4% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wheeling costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.6% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Wheeling?
To live comfortably in Wheeling West Virgi Metro Area, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $23,760 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wheeling?
The cost of living in Wheeling, WV Metro Area is much lower than the national average. The median house value in the metro area is around $123,800 while the US average house value is $338,100. The cost of living index for this area is 76.4 compared to the US average of 100. This means that goods and services in Wheeling are approximately 24% cheaper than elsewhere in the country. This makes it an attractive option for people looking for a lower cost of living without sacrificing quality of life or amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWheelingWest VirginiaUnited States
  76.479.4100.0
  96.795.8100
  102.7127.0100.0
  38.339.3100.0
  $123,800$139,700$338,100
  95.6%85.9%100.0%
  82.290.1100.0
  92.585.1100.0

   100=National Average

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