Cost of Living in Raleigh, WV
Population: 168 | West Virginia
Raleigh is 4% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Raleigh, WV: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 96, Raleigh, WV is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 23% above the West Virginia state average of 73. Raleigh is a small community of 168 residents.
The median household income in Raleigh is $38,950, which is 48% lower than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Raleigh. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.9°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 35°F. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches spread over roughly 161 days.
Everyday prices in the Beckley, WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $38,950
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -48%
Housing
Everyday Prices in Raleigh
BLS Average Prices for the Beckley, WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
Climate in Raleigh
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 44 | 53 | 64 | 72 | 78 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 64 | 53 | 44 |
| Avg °F | 32 | 35 | 43 | 54 | 61 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 65 | 54 | 44 | 36 |
| Low °F | 24 | 27 | 33 | 43 | 51 | 59 | 62 | 61 | 55 | 44 | 35 | 28 |
| Rain" | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.3 |