A Few Good Reasons: Berkeley County, West Virginia Cost of Living Index Comparisons Locaon, Locaon, Locaon – Berkeley County Schools is located in the eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Our close proximity to the District of Columbia, and Balmore, MD; Pisburgh, PA and New York City make this locaon an excing place to live and an exceponal place to teach. Professional Development Opportunies – Proven research-based staff development acvies and a variety of graduate pro- gram opportunies available in the four state region. First year teacher mentorship programs offered to ensure educator success. Culturally Diverse School District - With enrollment exceeding 18,640 students, Berkeley County has the most diverse student populaon in West Virginia. Evolving Technology – Berkeley County Schools is recognized for opening the first LEED cerfied school in West Virginia. Wireless access is available district-wide, and educators are focused on preparing students to be 21st century learners using informaon technology. Connued Growth – A Universal Pre-K program and two new schools (since 2013) are excing addions to an exisng system of over 30 innovave educaonal facilies. Berkeley County WV Pittsburgh PA Winchester VA Frederick MD Washington DC Composite Index (100%) 90.6% 96.4% 101.9% 128.3% 141.6% Grocery Items 94.1% 99.0% 98.5% 109.2% 110.2% Ground Beef $4.00 $3.65 $4.49 $3.23 $3.36 1/2 Gallon Milk $2.44 $2.13 $2.54 $2.64 $2.67 Bread $1.45 $1.28 $1.34 $1.41 $1.42 Housing 76.3% 87.4% 98.5% 200.2% 246.4% Apartment Rent $808 $986 $844 $1,645 $1,973 Home Price $220,530 $241,321 $308,284 $635,072 $784,280 Utilities 92.2% 101.0% 103.1% 108.6% 96.9% Total Energy $138.67 $181.20 $182.89 $199.42 $163.63 Phone $29.88 $25.98 $27.03 $26.86 $27.32 Transportation 105.2% 107.9% 90.0% 105.2% 104.4% Gasoline $3.611 $3.652 $3.328 $3.665 $3.570 Tire Balance $12.37 $13.15 $8.30 $11.87 $12.40 Health Care 95.3% 96.8% 102.4% 92.0% 96.4% Doctor $110.58 $101.66 $100.89 $83.48 $87.41 Dentist $78.07 $86.88 $91.50 $81.57 $89.46 Optometrist $52.88 $107.00 $88.17 $71.34 $70.67 Misc. Goods 94.9% 97.2% 109.7% 93.5% 98.2% Movie $8.52 $9.52 $9.50 $11.65 $12.54 Pizza $9.98 $8.00 $8.87 $8.00 $8.00 Info obtained from The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) 2014 Annual Average Data