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Dive into each indicator for West Virginia.
88.0
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
67
Housing cost index
Among the lowest in the U.S.
94
Utilities index
96
Food & groceries index
108
Healthcare index
94
Transportation index
$3.20 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–202488▼ 8%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 88.0 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 67 | Among the lowest in the U.S. |
| Utilities index | 94 | |
| Food & groceries index | 96 | |
| Healthcare index | 108 | |
| Transportation index | 94 | |
| Avg. gas price | $3.20 /gal |
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