Zip 24712 (Athens, WV) Cost of Living


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Athens cost of living score
71.5
Less expensive
28.5% lower
than the US average
9.9% lower
than the West Virginia average
Athens (zip 24712), West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.5% lower than the U.S. average and 9.9% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Zip 24712 (Athens, WV)

Housing costs in Athens?
A typical home costs $144,700, which is 57.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.6% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Athens costs $760 per month, which is 11.6% cheaper than the national average of $860 and close to the state average of $760.

Can I afford Athens?
To live comfortably in Athens (zip 24712), West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $27,720 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Athens?
The cost of living in 24712 Athens, WV is quite reasonable. The median home price is just under $70,000 and the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $700 per month. The overall cost of living index for this area is around 94.3, which is slightly lower than the United States average of 100. This means that it is more affordable to live in this area than it would be in many other parts of the country. Additionally, the city has an unusually low unemployment rate at only 4.5%, making it an attractive place to live for those looking to make a career move or start a family.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAthensWest VirginiaUnited States
  71.579.4100.0
  94.295.8100
  122.9127.0100.0
  37.339.3100.0
  $144,700$139,700$338,100
  82.5%85.9%100.0%
  77.190.1100.0
  94.785.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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