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Cost of living in Brooke County, WV

Part of the Weirton Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,584/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 22,053 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $428 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $92 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Brooke County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$706
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$899
per month
3 bedroom
$1,197
per month
4 bedroom
$1,352
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Brooke County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,116
per year
Individual earnings
$36,227
per year
Per capita
$32,157
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Brooke County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$127,700
Annual property tax
$690

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Brooke County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 14¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$2,304
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Brooke County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.4%

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 Brooke County

State and local tax rates for West Virginia.

State income tax
5.1%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.6%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Brooke County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.9 min
Drive alone
80.3%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
7.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Brooke County

What it costs to live in Brooke County each month.

Single person
$2,584
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $428
  • State tax $92
Couple
$3,659
per month
  • Rent $899
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $523
  • State tax $151
Family
$6,073
per month
  • Rent $1,197
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $523
  • State tax $151

Frequently asked questions about Brooke County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Brooke County?

In Brooke County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $899 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,197 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Brooke County?

In Brooke County, WV, the average household income is $52,116 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,227 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Brooke County?

The estimated cost of living in Brooke County, WV is approximately $2,584 per month for a single person, $3,659 for a couple, $6,073 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Brooke County?

The combined sales tax rate in Brooke County, WV is 6.56%, which includes the West Virginia state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.56%.

Is Brooke County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Brooke County, WV would need approximately $2,584 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,116 per year ($4,343 per month). Brooke County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Brooke County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Brooke County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Brooke County?

The average home value in Brooke County, WV is $127,700, with average annual property taxes of $690, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Brooke County compare to other areas?

You can compare Brooke County, WV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Brooke County is in the Weirton-Steubenville, 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