Cost of Living in Rupert, WV

With a cost of living index of 57, Rupert, WV is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 43% cheaper than the national average and 16% below the West Virginia state average of 73. Rupert is a small community of 977 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Rupert's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $581 (56% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $98,100 (68% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Rupert is $31,875, which is 58% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.