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Cost of Living in Tunnelton, WV

Population: 333 | West Virginia

77
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Tunnelton is 23% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
18
Home Values
92
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Tunnelton, WV: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 77, Tunnelton, WV is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the West Virginia state average of 73. Tunnelton is a small community of 333 residents.

The median household income in Tunnelton is $56,875, which is 24% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Morgantown, 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
$56,875
vs US Median ($75,149)
-24%

Housing

Median Home Value
$54,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$633/mo

Everyday Prices in Tunnelton

BLS Average Prices for the Morgantown, WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.92
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🥚
$2.38
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-5% vs US
🥛
$3.84
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🍞
$1.76
Bread (white)
per lb
-5% vs US
🍗
$3.95
Chicken breast
per lb
-5% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-12% vs US

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