Zip 26431 (Shinnston, WV) Cost of Living


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Shinnston cost of living score
77.2
Less expensive
22.8% lower
than the US average
2.8% lower
than the West Virginia average
Shinnston (zip 26431), West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.8% lower than the U.S. average and 2.8% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Zip 26431 (Shinnston, WV)

Housing costs in Shinnston?
A typical home costs $125,500, which is 62.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.2% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shinnston costs $810 per month, which is 5.8% cheaper than the national average of $860 and close to the state average of $800.

Can I afford Shinnston?
To live comfortably in Shinnston (zip 26431), West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shinnston?
The cost of living in 26431 Shinnston, WV is generally less expensive than the national average. Housing costs are particularly low compared to other places in the country, with an average home price of around $100,000 and a median rent of around $600. Groceries, health care, and transportation costs are also below national averages, while utilities are slightly higher. Overall, living in 26431 Shinnston is an affordable option for those looking for a lower cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesShinnstonWest VirginiaUnited States
  77.279.4100.0
  96.795.8100
  132.6127.0100.0
  36.239.3100.0
  $125,500$139,700$338,100
  84.0%85.9%100.0%
  81.790.1100.0
  104.885.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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In November 2004 My husband, son and,self sold our beautiful home in southwest florida, to escape the hurricanes, moved to Shinnston, west virginia. We purchased a home  More

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