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West Virginia City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in West Virginia.

West Virginia, known as the "Mountain State," is characterized by its rugged Appalachian terrain, strong sense of community, and a lifestyle that embraces the outdoors. The state's economy, historically reliant on coal mining, has diversified to include energy, chemicals, manufacturing, advanced technologies, healthcare, and tourism. Living in West Virginia generally offers a lower cost of living compared to the national average, particularly for housing, though groceries can be more expensive. The climate is mild, and residents enjoy a quieter, more grounded lifestyle with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation.

20
Cities
$49K
Avg Salary
86
Avg Cost Index
Oak Hill
Top City
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About West Virginia

West Virginia is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 86, with average salaries around $49,199. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in West Virginia

Oak Hill #1 Best City 71

Oak Hill

West Virginia, USA

SafetyA
CostB+
Growth50
Avg. Rent$897
Median Income$52,466
Cost of Living78/100
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Nitro, West Virginia city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data SuperDalio (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #2 Best City 61

Nitro

West Virginia, USA

SafetyA+
CostC+
Growth—
Avg. Rent$1,200
Median Income$53,848
Cost of Living101/100
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Fairmont #3 Best City 60

Fairmont

West Virginia, USA

SafetyB
CostB+
Growth66
Avg. Rent$850
Median Income$48,500
Cost of Living84/100
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Wheeling #4 Best City 59

Wheeling

West Virginia, USA

SafetyB
CostB+
Growth62
Avg. Rent$850
Median Income$48,000
Cost of Living84/100
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Clarksburg #5 Best City 59

Clarksburg

West Virginia, USA

SafetyB
CostB+
Growth60
Avg. Rent$850
Median Income$48,000
Cost of Living84/100
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Beckley #6 Best City 58

Beckley

West Virginia, USA

SafetyC
CostB+
Growth50
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$45,826
Cost of Living85/100
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South Charleston #7 Best City

South Charleston

West Virginia, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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St. Albans #10 Best City

St. Albans

West Virginia, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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Moundsville #13 Best City

Moundsville

West Virginia, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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Charleston #15 Best City

Charleston

West Virginia, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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Martinsburg #16 Best City

Martinsburg

West Virginia, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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Parkersburg #18 Best City

Parkersburg

West Virginia, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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Morgantown #19 Best City

Morgantown

West Virginia, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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Huntington #20 Best City

Huntington

West Virginia, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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State Income Tax
6%
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Senior Care

22 senior care facilities in West Virginia — assisted living, nursing & memory care.

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Senior Care in West Virginia

22 assisted living, nursing & memory care facilities in West Virginia.

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Teays Valley Center Senior Care

Teays Valley Center

Hurricane, WV

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Putnam Center Senior Care

Putnam Center

Hurricane, WV

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Logan Center Senior Care

Logan Center

Logan, WV

Open
Heritage Center-West Virginia Senior Care

Heritage Center-West Virginia

Huntington,, WV

Open
Stonerise Berkeley Springs Assisted Living

Stonerise Berkeley Springs

Berkeley Springs, WV

Open
Harmony at Martinsburg Assisted Living

Harmony at Martinsburg

Martinsburg, WV

Open
Celebration Villa of Martinsburg Assisted Living

Celebration Villa of Martinsburg

Martinsburg, WV

Open
Stonerise Martinsburg Assisted Living

Stonerise Martinsburg

Martinsburg, WV

Open
Care Haven Center Assisted Living

Care Haven Center

Martinsburg, WV

Open
Canterbury Center Assisted Living

Canterbury Center

Shepherdstown, WV

Open
Willow Tree Healthcare Center Assisted Living

Willow Tree Healthcare Center

Charles Town, WV

Open
Shenandoah Center Assisted Living

Shenandoah Center

Charles Town, WV

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