Compare My CityCost of Living in West Virginia
We track 7 metro areas in West Virginia. The average of the 7 metros we track in West Virginia is 89.0 on the BEA's overall price index — 11.0% below the US average of 100. Parkersburg, WV is the least expensive at 87.1, while Morgantown, WV is the most expensive at 93.3. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in West Virginia
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | 88.4 | −11.6% |
| Charleston, WV | 88.7 | −11.3% |
| Huntington, WV | 88.4 | −11.6% |
| Morgantown, WV | 93.3 | −6.7% |
| Parkersburg, WV | 87.1 | −12.9% |
| Weirton, WV | 89.0 | −11.0% |
| Wheeling, WV | 88.3 | −11.7% |