2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 258 cities in West Virginia.
Average median home value across West Virginia cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in West Virginia.
COL index 89.8 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across West Virginia.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. George CDP | 140.2 | Very Expensive | $801,100 | N/A |
| 2 | Shepherdstown | 115.7 | Expensive | $474,500 | N/A |
| 3 | Ghent CDP | 110.8 | Expensive | $410,200 | N/A |
| 4 | Charles Town | 107.0 | Moderate | $359,500 | N/A |
| 5 | Middleway CDP | 106.3 | Moderate | $349,300 | N/A |
| 6 | Cheat Lake CDP | 106.0 | Moderate | $345,500 | N/A |
| 7 | Lewisburg | 101.6 | Moderate | $287,400 | N/A |
| 8 | Waverly CDP | 99.9 | Moderate | $265,000 | N/A |
| 9 | Shannondale CDP | 99.2 | Moderate | $255,000 | N/A |
| 10 | North Hills | 99.1 | Moderate | $254,700 | N/A |
| 11 | Valley Bend CDP | 99.1 | Moderate | $253,500 | N/A |
| 12 | Lubeck CDP | 98.1 | Moderate | $240,500 | N/A |
| 13 | Boaz CDP | 97.1 | Moderate | $227,400 | N/A |
| 14 | Winfield | 97.0 | Moderate | $226,000 | N/A |
| 15 | Ranson corporation | 96.6 | Moderate | $220,700 | N/A |
| 16 | Charleston | 96.4 | Moderate | N/A | N/A |
| 17 | Chapmanville | 96.3 | Moderate | $216,700 | N/A |
| 18 | Big Chimney CDP | 96.3 | Moderate | $216,500 | N/A |
| 19 | Fort Ashby CDP | 96.2 | Moderate | $215,400 | N/A |
| 20 | Rock Cave CDP | 96.2 | Moderate | $215,200 | N/A |
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RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources