Best places to live in West Virginia
Cities and suburbs in West Virginia with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgantown, WV | 65/100 | $937/mo | $259k | 6.4/10 |
| 2 | Charleston, WV | 60/100 | $908/mo | $203k | 4.4/10 |
| 3 | Huntington, WV | 25/100 | $912/mo | $127k | 3.2/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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