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Cost of Living in Van, WV

Population: 129 | West Virginia

77
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Van is 23% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
23
Home Values
89
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 77, Van, 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. Van is a small community of 129 residents.

The median household income in Van is $63,864, which is 15% 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 Charleston, 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
$63,864
vs US Median ($75,149)
-15%

Housing

Median Home Value
$70,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$486/mo

Everyday Prices in Van

BLS Average Prices for the Charleston, 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
-13% vs US

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