Nicholas County, WV is a rural county located in the Appalachian Mountains and has a population of just under 25,000 people. According to BestPlaces rankings, Nicholas County ranks high in terms of its cost of living index, with an index rating of 84.9 out of 100. This indicates that the cost of living in this area is well below the national average. Additionally, Nicholas County also ranks highly on its housing market. The median home price for an area in Nicholas County is $86,900, which is significantly lower than the national median home price. With these great rankings for cost of living and housing markets combined with its beautiful natural surroundings, Nicholas County is an attractive place to live for those looking for low-cost options along with access to pristine nature and outdoors opportunities.
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