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West Virginia
The complete guide to living in West Virginia. Explore 10 cities, compare cost of living, and find your perfect place to call home.
State at a Glance
Population 0.3M
Avg Cost of Living
89 vs 100 US Avg
Median Income $50k
Major Cities 10
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Charleston
47,918 residents
1
Median Income
$65k
Rent (1BR)
$816
Huntington
46,189 residents
2
Median Income
$43k
Rent (1BR)
$815
Morgantown
30,273 residents
3
Median Income
$42k
Rent (1BR)
$862
Parkersburg
29,461 residents
4
Median Income
$45k
Rent (1BR)
$792
Wheeling
26,670 residents
5
Median Income
$48k
Rent (1BR)
$714
Martinsburg
18,805 residents
6
Median Income
$55k
Rent (1BR)
$916
Weirton
18,785 residents
7
Median Income
$57k
Rent (1BR)
$678
Fairmont
18,303 residents
8
Median Income
$61k
Rent (1BR)
$696
Beckley
16,977 residents
9
Median Income
$40k
Rent (1BR)
$716
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