Cost of Living in Oak Hill, WV

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16%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
43%
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 Oak Hill West Virginia National
Cost of living8485100
Groceries9897100
Health care9694100
Housing5762100
Transportation9495100
Utilities9694100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9794100
Household Items9795100
Education & Childcare8991100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Oak Hill is 1% lower than the West Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Oak Hill is 16% lower than the national average
  • Oak Hill housing is 43% 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$68,080$5,673$1,588$2,043
      Renters$28,635$2,386$668$859
      The affordability of the housing market in Oak Hill, 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 Oak Hill homeowners, the median income is $68,080. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $1,588 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $28,635. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $668 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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      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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