Cost of Living in Pea Ridge, WV

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8%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
15%
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 Pea Ridge West Virginia National
Cost of living9285100
Groceries9797100
Health care9494100
Housing8562100
Transportation9795100
Utilities9594100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9694100
Household Items9695100
Education & Childcare9291100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Pea Ridge is 9% higher than the West Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Pea Ridge is 8% lower than the national average
  • Pea Ridge housing is 15% 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$95,299$7,942$2,223$2,859
      Renters$33,354$2,780$778$1,001
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Pea Ridge, WV, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Pea Ridge, the median monthly income is $95,299 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $2,223 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $33,354, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $778 on monthly rental expenses.

      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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