Zip 25306 (Charleston, WV) Cost of Living


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Charleston cost of living score
81.3
Less expensive
18.7% lower
than the US average
2.4% higher
than the West Virginia average
Charleston (zip 25306), West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.7% lower than the U.S. average and 2.4% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Zip 25306 (Charleston, WV)

Housing costs in Charleston?
A typical home costs $91,700, which is 72.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.4% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charleston costs $1,110 per month, which is 29.1% more than the national average of $860 and 20.7% more than the state average of $880.

Can I afford Charleston?
To live comfortably in Charleston (zip 25306), West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charleston?
The cost of living in 25306 Charleston, WV is very affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for this zip code is a mere 79, which is 21% lower than the national average. Additionally, compared to other cities and towns in West Virginia, it boasts some of the lowest costs for groceries, goods and services, housing and utilities. In terms of housing specifically, available rentals range from $575 per month for a one-bedroom apartment up to $1400 per month for a four-bedroom house. With its affordability and convenient location near many attractions such as the West Virginia State Capitol Complex and Yeager Airport, 25306 Charleston is an ideal place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCharlestonWest VirginiaUnited States
  81.379.4100.0
  95.995.8100
  136.1127.0100.0
  25.839.3100.0
  $91,700$139,700$338,100
  86.1%85.9%100.0%
  92.590.1100.0
  103.785.1100.0

   100=National Average

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