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Tag: affordable states

The West Virginia state flag beside the headline Cheapest States to Live In, noting West Virginia's typical rent of $1,062 a month compared with $1,563 in the median state.

Cheapest States to Live In (2026): Ranked by Housing

October 13, 2026 by Dr. Pouyan Golshani

West Virginia is the cheapest state to live in for 2026, with typical rent of $1,062 versus $1,563 in the median state. See all 20 most affordable states.

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