Cost of Living in Hometown, WV
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
82.6
100 = national avg
-17.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,331
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$85,874
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing77.8
Food81.0
Transportation113.4
Healthcare84.8
Utilities84.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$803
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,054
per month
The overall cost of living index in Hometown is 82.6, which is 17.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 77.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,331 per year to cover basic expenses.