There are a host of advantages associated with living in West Virginia. The most obvious ones include lower cost of living, lower taxation, reduced congestion and population.

Lower Taxation
No city or county income taxes. Individuals are allowed a $2,000 deduction for each exemption claimed on their federal return. Individuals over the age of 65 are allowed an additional $8,000 income exemption. Tax rates range from 3% on the first $10,000 of taxable income to 6.5% of income exceeding $60,000.

Lower Population / Less Congestion
While the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia is experience a high volume of growth, it is miniscule in comparison with that which has taken place in the Washington / Baltimore metropolitan area.
Population
Berkeley County: 89,362   
Jefferson County: 47,663   
Morgan County: 15,810     

Easy Access
Regardless of your location in the Eastern Panhandle you are always just minutes away from Interstate or major highway access. Furthermore, within the course of a single day of driving, you're within 60% of U.S. population, making visits to family members and vacation travel very accessible.
Berkeley County: I-81        
Jefferson County: Route 340        
Morgan County: I-70