Cost of Living in Barboursville, WV
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
95.9
100 = national avg
-4.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,212
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$99,774
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing99.8
Food95.5
Transportation91.0
Healthcare96.4
Utilities97.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$853
per month
2 Bedroom
$973
per month
The overall cost of living index in Barboursville is 95.9, which is 4.1% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 99.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,212 per year to cover basic expenses.