West Virginia Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 55 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$760/mo
Average Home Value
$141,022
Average Owner Cost
$580/mo
▼35% below national average rent
At a Glance
Average Monthly Rent
$760/mo
35% below national median
Average Home Value
$141,022
50% below national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$580/mo
65% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Most Expensive Counties
All West Virginia Counties
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County | Moderate$1,238/mo | $248,000 | $1,218/mo | 29.0% |
| Jefferson County | Moderate$1,103/mo | $324,500 | $1,460/mo | 27.0% |
| Putnam County | Affordable$975/mo | $214,200 | $887/mo | 26.0% |
| Monongalia County | Affordable$943/mo | $254,200 | $974/mo | 33.0% |
| Summers County | Affordable$922/mo | $126,100 | $464/mo | 23.0% |
| Marion County | Affordable$901/mo | $164,300 | $706/mo | 27.0% |
| Wayne County | Affordable$883/mo | $124,900 | $531/mo | 25.0% |
| Kanawha County | Affordable$879/mo | $135,000 | $698/mo | 27.0% |
| Cabell County | Affordable$877/mo | $156,100 | $753/mo | 34.0% |
| Harrison County | Affordable$848/mo | $158,500 | $637/mo | 28.0% |
| Raleigh County | Affordable$847/mo | $142,600 | $651/mo | 31.0% |
| Greenbrier County | Affordable$834/mo | $136,300 | $599/mo | 32.0% |
| Morgan County | Affordable$832/mo | $223,100 | $863/mo | 27.0% |
| Doddridge County | Affordable$827/mo | $160,000 | $380/mo | 26.0% |
| Boone County | Affordable$823/mo | $90,300 | $490/mo | 29.0% |
| Marshall County | Affordable$823/mo | $139,800 | $580/mo | 29.0% |
| Ohio County | Affordable$823/mo | $165,300 | $689/mo | 31.0% |
| Hardy County | Affordable$820/mo | $159,700 | $562/mo | 23.0% |
| Mercer County | Affordable$813/mo | $118,600 | $516/mo | 31.0% |
| Randolph County | Affordable$807/mo | $137,800 | $511/mo | 27.0% |
| Barbour County | Affordable$803/mo | $126,000 | $497/mo | 24.0% |
| Upshur County | Affordable$799/mo | $160,700 | $702/mo | 30.0% |
| Wood County | Affordable$789/mo | $153,700 | $653/mo | 30.0% |
| Fayette County | Affordable$777/mo | $104,200 | $583/mo | 30.0% |
| Hancock County | Affordable$766/mo | $119,600 | $592/mo | 26.0% |
| Gilmer County | Affordable$764/mo | $83,300 | $340/mo | 25.0% |
| Pendleton County | Affordable$754/mo | $178,600 | $462/mo | 24.0% |
| Preston County | Affordable$753/mo | $157,700 | $618/mo | 28.0% |
| Lewis County | Affordable$737/mo | $135,800 | $508/mo | 27.0% |
| Wyoming County | Affordable$737/mo | $78,400 | $426/mo | 31.0% |
| Hampshire County | Affordable$732/mo | $204,600 | $619/mo | 22.0% |
| Lincoln County | Affordable$727/mo | $103,400 | $422/mo | 23.0% |
| Jackson County | Affordable$720/mo | $154,600 | $576/mo | 25.0% |
| Tyler County | Affordable$707/mo | $112,100 | $434/mo | 27.0% |
| Logan County | Affordable$704/mo | $101,500 | $502/mo | 25.0% |
| Wetzel County | Affordable$703/mo | $102,800 | $479/mo | 26.0% |
| Pleasants County | Affordable$700/mo | $129,300 | $578/mo | 28.0% |
| Tucker County | Affordable$689/mo | $144,700 | $570/mo | 28.0% |
| Pocahontas County | Affordable$688/mo | $139,400 | $490/mo | 24.0% |
| Webster County | Affordable$687/mo | $78,000 | $446/mo | 34.0% |
| McDowell County | Affordable$686/mo | $49,200 | $361/mo | 29.0% |
| Mineral County | Affordable$684/mo | $180,400 | $598/mo | 27.0% |
| Monroe County | Affordable$677/mo | $146,100 | $568/mo | 24.0% |
| Taylor County | Affordable$672/mo | $144,000 | $602/mo | 27.0% |
| Nicholas County | Affordable$669/mo | $114,200 | $525/mo | 26.0% |
| Mason County | Affordable$654/mo | $127,400 | $556/mo | 25.0% |
| Grant County | Affordable$612/mo | $167,500 | $613/mo | 33.0% |
| Mingo County | Affordable$604/mo | $85,600 | $428/mo | 22.0% |
| Brooke County | Affordable$603/mo | $127,700 | $581/mo | 26.0% |
| Roane County | Affordable$590/mo | $121,100 | $448/mo | 29.0% |
| Clay County | Affordable$589/mo | $107,100 | $437/mo | 39.0% |
| Ritchie County | Affordable$583/mo | $107,800 | $342/mo | 25.0% |
| Braxton County | Affordable$578/mo | $106,400 | $374/mo | 22.0% |
| Wirt County | Affordable$575/mo | $112,800 | $503/mo | 29.0% |
| Calhoun County | Affordable$483/mo | $111,200 | $316/mo | 20.0% |
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