WEST VIRGINIA RANKS HIGH IN $100 "BANG FOR YOUR BUCK"

(08/29/2014)

The federal government this year introduced a data series that compares price differences among states and metropolitan areas.

West Virginia ranks high on the $100 "Bang for the Buck."

Those estimates â regional price parities and real personal income â offer something simple and immensely useful for anyone considering making a move.

It allows you to compare how far your money goes in each state.

SEE MAP AND STORY: How much $100 is really worth in every state