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Cost of Living in Welch, WV

Population: 3,492 | West Virginia

76
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Welch is 24% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
19
Home Values
91
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 76, Welch, WV is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 24% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the West Virginia state average of 73. Welch is a small community of 3,492 residents.

The median household income in Welch is $36,188, which is 52% lower than the national median of $75,149. 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$36,188
vs US Median ($75,149)
-52%

Housing

Median Home Value
$56,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$458/mo

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