Is it expensive to live in West Virginia?

Compared to the rest of the country, West Virginia's cost of living is 20.6% lower than the U.S. average..

What are the schools like in West Virginia?

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What is the weather like in West Virginia?

September, June and August are the most pleasant months in the state of West Virginia, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

What is the economy like in West Virginia?

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United States / West Virginia

West Virginia is a state that offers breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor activities, offering up forests, mountains, rivers, and caves to explore. From skiing the slopes of Snowshoe Mountain to white water rafting through the New River Gorge, the possibilities are endless.

Location Details

State: West Virginia
County: Kanawha, Berkeley, 55 total
Metro Area: Huntington-Ashland, Charleston, 13 total
City: Charleston, Huntington, 434 total

Zip Codes: 26554, 26003, 26505, 25801, 26508, 24740, 26101, 26301, 25177, 25404, 733 total
Cost of Living: -20.6% lower

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West Virginia Cost of Living

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$139,700

Median Home Price

-142.0% lower than avg

$50,884

Median Income

-35.6% lower than avg

$860 /mo

Monthly rent (2br)

-66.3% lower than avg

79.4 / 100
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West Virginia Crime

28.8 / 100

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20.8 / 100
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$28,000

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Matthew · Pineville, WV

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Alice · Blacksburg, VA

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kathryn · Alexandria, VA

Avoid West Virginia !

Over 11 years ago

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