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JourneysMoving Journeys|From COMoving from Colorado|To WVMoving to West Virginia|Colorado → West Virginia
Colorado to West Virginia Move: Pros, Cons & Everything Between
Trading Rocky Mountain peaks for the rolling Appalachian highlands might seem like a lateral move on paper, but the contrast between Colorado and West Virginia runs much deeper than elevation. Colorado brings mile high energy, booming tech corridors, and an outdoor culture built around skiing, hiking, and year to year population growth. West Virginia offers something slower and more intimate, with tight knit communities, forested hollows, and a cost of living that will likely leave your wallet feeling considerably lighter. Our Snappy Scout team (Heidi & Hannah) dug into the costs, logistics, and lifestyle shifts you should expect before you start loading the moving truck.
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The Moving Truck Drive from CO to West Virginia: What to Know
Average distance
1,750miles
Typical route
I-70 E and I-79 N
Popular moving routes (approx. driving distance):
Denver, CO → Charleston, WV
~1750 miles
Colorado Springs, CO → Huntington, WV
~1800 miles
Aurora, CO → Morgantown, WV
~1750 miles
Fort Collins, CO → Parkersburg, WV
~1800 miles
Pueblo, CO → Wheeling, WV
~1850 miles
Should You Move From Colorado to West Virginia Quiz
Take this 10 question quiz to find out if the move to West Virginia from Colorado is the right call for your lifestyle and preferences.
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What kind of weather makes you happiest?
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What Does It Really Cost to Relocate to West Virginia from CO?
Moving 1,750 miles from Colorado to West Virginia will typically cost between $2,500.00 and $4,500.00 to hire full service movers. See the breakdown below by home size.
Expected Range
$2,500.00–$4,500.00
Expected Time
4–11days
Cost by home size
Studio
$1,260.00
1 Bedroom
$1,860.00
2 Bedrooms
$3,070.00
3 Bedrooms
$4,450.00
4 Bedrooms
$6,400.00
5+ Bedrooms
$7,110.00
| Home Size | Moving Cost | Volume (ft³) | $/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,260.00 | 300 | $4.2 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,860.00 | 450 | $4.13 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,070.00 | 750 | $4.09 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,450.00 | 1,100 | $4.05 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $6,400.00 | 1,600 | $4 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | $7,110.00 | 1,800 | $3.95 |
How we calculated these numbers: We reached out to the owners and operators of more than a dozen nationwide moving companies to figure out how they factor in mileage, weight, volume, timing, origin & termination locations, and approximate home sizes to determine a moving estimate. The results above are what the data nerds at Snappy Scout created based on that info.
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Will Your Sensibilities Survive in West Virginia?
Well, it depends. If you're a Garden Club Lifetime Member, Cowboy, or DIYer, you'll thrive in your move to West Virginia. But if you're more of a Minimalist, Coffee Snob, or Hipster, settling into your new home state may be a bit of a challenge. We scored a variety of different “personalities” on a 10-point scale to show you what to expect from a lifestyle perspective with a relocation from Colorado to West Virginia.
Top 3 winners and losers moving from CO to WV
Gardener
Colorado
5.5
/10
West Virginia
8.5
/10
Colorado
Giving up
Denver Botanic Gardens inspire but short season and altitude challenge.
West Virginia
Gaining
Oglebay gardens, WV Botanic Garden, Capitol Market
Recommended WV cities/areas for Garden Club Lifetime Members
Colorado
5.5
/10
West Virginia
8.5
/10
Cowboys
Colorado
3.5
/10
West Virginia
5
/10
Colorado
Giving up
National Western Stock Show happens but ski culture dominates.
West Virginia
Gaining
Horseback riding, State Fair rodeos
Recommended WV cities/areas for Cowboys
Berkeley SpringsFairlea
Colorado
3.5
/10
West Virginia
5
/10
DIYers
Colorado
7.5
/10
West Virginia
8.5
/10
Colorado
Giving up
Mountain cabin fixer-uppers and craft culture inspire projects.
West Virginia
Gaining
Tamarack inspiration, Huntington Habitat ReStore treasures
Recommended WV cities/areas for DIYers
Colorado
7.5
/10
West Virginia
8.5
/10
Minimalism
Colorado
8.5
/10
West Virginia
4.5
/10
Colorado
Giving up
Tiny homes meet mountain living simplicity and purpose.
West Virginia
Gaining
Charleston's Capitol Street and Morgantown's college campus walkability help, but statewide car culture complicates it
Recommended WV cities/areas for Minimalists
Colorado
8.5
/10
West Virginia
4.5
/10
Coffee Culture
Colorado
8.5
/10
West Virginia
6
/10
Colorado
Giving up
Corvus Coffee and third-wave roasters fuel the scene.
West Virginia
Gaining
Lost Dog Coffee, TipTop, Mea Cuppa
Recommended WV cities/areas for Coffee Snobs
Colorado
8.5
/10
West Virginia
6
/10
Hipsters
Colorado
8.5
/10
West Virginia
6
/10
Colorado
Giving up
Street art alleys and Snooze AM Eatery brunches dominate.
West Virginia
Gaining
Shepherdstown poetry nights, annual West Virginia Book Festival, Fayetteville gear swaps, Appalachian indie shows
Recommended WV cities/areas for Hipsters
Colorado
8.5
/10
West Virginia
6
/10
Local Perspective
What moment, smell, or ritual captures the soul of West Virginia?
For me, West Virginia is so hard to encapsulate with one image or experience, but I'm always reminded of West Virginia as home when driving on I-79, when I can wind through the hillsides and see cows grazing.
– Hannah Wyatt
West Virginia Local
Lifestyle differences between living in Colorado and living in West Virginia
ColoradoWest Virginia
How People Really Eat in CO and West Virginia
Eating Like a Local in Colorado
Order cautiously: Rocky Mountain Oysters are NOT oysters. They’re bull testicles. But they’re deep-fried, and let’s be honest, anything deep-fried has a fighting chance.
Heidi LimColorado Local ExpertEating Like a Local in West Virginia
Everybody talks about pepperoni rolls when the topic of West Virginia food comes up. But there's so much more to enjoy - from springtime ramps to autumn pawpaw fruit, apple butter festivals, and more! In Helvetia - a Swiss-settled town in Randolph County - you can enjoy Swiss Appalachian cuisine in The Hütte.
Hannah WyattWest Virginia Local ExpertWest Virginia looking like
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The No-Nonsense Tax Story of Moving from CO to West Virginia
Colorado
West Virginia
ColoradovsWest Virginia
State Income Tax
State Income TaxFlat 4.4% on all income
Graduated rates, recently reduced, top bracket just around 5 percent
Colorado
Flat 4.4% on all income
VS
West Virginia
Graduated rates, recently reduced, top bracket just around 5 percent
Property Taxes
Property TaxesBroomfield and Boulder areas higher, rural counties lower
Generally low statewide, Eastern Panhandle towns slightly higher, rural counties very low
Colorado
Broomfield and Boulder areas higher, rural counties lower
VS
West Virginia
Generally low statewide, Eastern Panhandle towns slightly higher, rural counties very low
The People, Politics, & Religion Divide of CO vs West Virginia
Colorado
West Virginia
ColoradovsWest Virginia
People
PeopleCasual and low-key, friendly but hands-off, and deeply appreciative of sunshine and flexible plans
Mountain proud, unfussy, neighborly, wave-from-the-porch friendly
Colorado
Casual and low-key, friendly but hands-off, and deeply appreciative of sunshine and flexible plans
VS
West Virginia
Mountain proud, unfussy, neighborly, wave-from-the-porch friendly
Politics
Purple turned blue, Front Range liberal, Western Slope conservative
Deep red statewide, with Morgantown, Charleston, and Shepherdstown pockets of blue
Colorado
Purple turned blue, Front Range liberal, Western Slope conservative
VS
West Virginia
Deep red statewide, with Morgantown, Charleston, and Shepherdstown pockets of blue
Religion
ReligionMostly Christian with large unaffiliated population, growing secular
Mostly Christian, strong Baptist and Methodist, notable Catholic in Wheeling
Colorado
Mostly Christian with large unaffiliated population, growing secular
VS
West Virginia
Mostly Christian, strong Baptist and Methodist, notable Catholic in Wheeling
What Locals Know About the Climate in CO and West Virginia
SUMMER
Colorado
crispy mornings, scorching afternoons (90s on the Front Range)
West Virginia
porch swing sauna (muggy in river valleys, pleasant and more breezy on high ridges)
WINTER
Colorado
bluebird perfection interrupted by arctic blasts (mountains stay frozen)
West Virginia
flannel-mandatory, with the most frigid weather in higher-elevation counties like Tucker County, home to Canaan Valley
My Favorite Thing About Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall in West Virginia
Each summer, the color of west Virginia comes alive. There's a haziness to the trees and flowers, and driving down the Interstate, you can see rows of mountain ridges against the horizon. It's a special, natural beauty unlike anything you'll find elsewhere.
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Learn More About Moving to West Virginia
By now, you're hopefully fully aware that at Snappy Scout, our moving guides aren't like the rest! Now that you've compared the aspects of leaving behind Colorado, take a deeper dive into the specifics of moving to West Virginia. No boring census stats... we promise! Just practical real advice from West Virginia local experts.
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