salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,280 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other West Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of West Virginia. It is number 28 of 31 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cross Lanes?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cross Lanes
| Size | Cross Lanes | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $758 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,116 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,331 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cross Lanes overall?
Everyday prices in West Virginia overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Cross Lanes, so the West Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cross Lanes
Life in Cross Lanes
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cross Lanes?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $340 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $153,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cross Lanes, WV?
Renting in Cross Lanes costs a median of about $1,407 a month in 2026, including utilities. The West Virginia median is $1,007.
How much do I need to make to live in Cross Lanes?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,280 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cross Lanes cheap or expensive?
Cross Lanes is rated OK: rent takes 24.6% of the typical household income of $68,525. It ranks 28th cheapest of 31 West Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cross Lanes?
The median homeowner in Cross Lanes pays $1,009 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Cross Lanes more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in West Virginia are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Cross Lanes?
The median home value in Cross Lanes is $153,800, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
9,671 people live in Cross Lanes. Numbers are typical (middle) values.