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Cost of living in Belmont County, OH

Part of the Wheeling Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,533/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 65,982 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $786 31%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $368 15%
Groceries $320 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $194 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $15 1%

Rent in Belmont County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$654
per month
1 bedroom
$786
per month
2 bedroom
$954
per month
3 bedroom
$1,228
per month
4 bedroom
$1,379
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Belmont County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,411
per year
Individual earnings
$32,600
per year
Per capita
$31,496
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Belmont County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$143,000
Annual property tax
$1,420

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Belmont County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$131
per month · 15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Belmont County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Belmont County

State and local tax rates for Ohio.

State income tax
3.5%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.8%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Belmont County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.6 min
Drive alone
85.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Belmont County

What it costs to live in Belmont County each month.

Single person
$2,533
per month
  • Rent $786
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $368
  • State tax $15
Couple
$3,761
per month
  • Rent $954
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $626
  • State tax $74
Family
$6,164
per month
  • Rent $1,228
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $626
  • State tax $74

Frequently asked questions about Belmont County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Belmont County?

In Belmont County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $786 per month, a two-bedroom averages $954 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,228 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Belmont County?

In Belmont County, OH, the average household income is $58,411 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,600 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Belmont County?

The estimated cost of living in Belmont County, OH is approximately $2,533 per month for a single person, $3,761 for a couple, $6,164 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Belmont County?

The combined sales tax rate in Belmont County, OH is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.

Is Belmont County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Belmont County, OH would need approximately $2,533 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,411 per year ($4,868 per month). Belmont County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Belmont County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Belmont County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Belmont County?

The average home value in Belmont County, OH is $143,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,420, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Belmont County compare to other areas?

You can compare Belmont County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Belmont County is in the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources