Cost of Living in Brookhaven, WV

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5%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
1%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Brookhaven West Virginia National
Cost of living9585100
Groceries9797100
Health care9394100
Housing9962100
Transportation9695100
Utilities9194100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9394100
Household Items9495100
Education & Childcare8991100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Brookhaven is 12% higher than the West Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Brookhaven is 5% lower than the national average
  • Brookhaven housing is 1% lower than the national average
  • West Virginia general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • West Virginia state income tax is 16% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$122,465$10,205$2,857$3,674
      Renters$67,629$5,636$1,578$2,029
      The affordability of the housing market in Brookhaven, WV as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Brookhaven homeowners, the median income is $122,465. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,857 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $67,629. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,578 for their rent related monthly costs.

      West Virginia Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      West Virginia 6% 7%

      West Virginia Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      West Virginia 3% 6.5%

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      Brookhaven, WV6,522954.8%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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