Cost of Living in Salt Rock, WV

With a cost of living index of 96, Salt Rock, WV is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 22% above the West Virginia state average of 73. Salt Rock is a small community of 161 residents.

The median household income in Salt Rock is $23,411, which is 69% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (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.