Cost of Living in Paw Paw, WV

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7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
40%
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 Paw Paw West Virginia National
Cost of living9385100
Groceries10697100
Health care10694100
Housing6062100
Transportation10995100
Utilities10494100
Lifestyle & Entertainment11094100
Household Items10595100
Education & Childcare10991100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Paw Paw is 10% higher than the West Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Paw Paw is 7% lower than the national average
  • Paw Paw housing is 40% 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$81,466$6,789$1,901$2,444
      Renters$44,492$3,708$1,038$1,335

      West Virginia Sales Tax

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

      West Virginia Income Tax

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      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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