COST OF LIVING
The overall cost of living in the West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone is 22.6% lower than national costs.
Cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount less than 100 means the cost of living is less expensive than the US average. A cost-of-living index above 100 means it is more expensive. The twelve counties in the West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone score an average of 77.4 on the scale.
Below is a breakdown of the cost of living for a two-parent, two-child family in the Hardwood Alliance Zone.
Married-Couple Families Average Annual Income
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West Virginia | $89,118 |
West Virginia Monthly Cost of Living
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Housing | $704 |
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Food | $713 |
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Child Care | $1,134 |
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Transportation | $1,176 |
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Health Care | $1,377 |
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Other | $512 |
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Taxes | $501 |
| ANNUAL TOTAL | $79,573 |
Source: www.bea.gov
