Cost of Living in Point Pleasant, WV

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19%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
54%
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 Point Pleasant West Virginia National
Cost of living8185100
Groceries9797100
Health care9494100
Housing4662100
Transportation9795100
Utilities9594100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9694100
Household Items9695100
Education & Childcare9291100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Point Pleasant is 5% lower than the West Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Point Pleasant is 19% lower than the national average
  • Point Pleasant housing is 54% 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$83,118$6,927$1,939$2,494
      Renters$40,564$3,380$946$1,217
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Point Pleasant, WV, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Point Pleasant homeowners, is $83,118. This would allow for a maximum of $1,939 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $40,564 which would result in a maximum of $946 to be spent on rental 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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