Cost of Living in Keyser, WV

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15%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
36%
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 Keyser West Virginia National
Cost of living8585100
Groceries9797100
Health care9394100
Housing6462100
Transportation9695100
Utilities9194100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9394100
Household Items9495100
Education & Childcare8991100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Keyser is equal to the West Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Keyser is 15% lower than the national average
  • Keyser housing is 36% 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$96,137$8,011$2,243$2,884
      Renters$39,616$3,301$924$1,189
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Keyser, WV, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Keyser have a median income of $96,137. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $2,243 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $39,616, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $924.

      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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      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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