Compare cities in West Virginia
Compare 2 metro profiles in West Virginia, with housing cost, climate, work, safety, daily-life, and source-labeled data.
West Virginia metros to compare
- #1
Huntington, WV
Cost/climate 74, Work 74, Daily life 41, Community 41. ACS rent $840/mo; safety 62/100.
- #2
Charleston, WV
Cost/climate 76, Work 73, Daily life 33, Community 41. ACS rent $841/mo; safety 62/100.
In-state comparisons
Retiring in West Virginia: state tax treatment
| Social Security | Not taxed | Fully exempt beginning tax year 2026 after a three-year phase-out (65% exempt in 2025) - verify the current-year percentage. |
|---|---|---|
| Pension / 401(k) / IRA | Partially taxed / income-limited | Taxpayers 65+ may claim an $8,000 senior income modification; certain WV public pensions are exempt; military retirement pay is fully exempt; other pension/401(k)/IRA income is taxable. |
| Senior property-tax relief | Available | Homestead exemption on the first $20,000 of assessed value for homeowners 65+. |
| Estate tax | No | |
| Inheritance tax | No |
Research, not tax advice. This is an unverified snapshot retrieved 2026-07-13 from public sources — thresholds, phase-outs, and rules change every year. Verify with the West Virginia revenue department and a tax professional before acting on it.
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