Montana
Low tax burden · COL index 104
Wins 5 categories
West Virginia
Moderate tax burden · COL index 82
Wins 8 categories
Cost of living in Montana (index 104) runs 27% higher than West Virginia (index 82). The median home in Montana costs $450K vs $155K in West Virginia.
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Montana
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West Virginia
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