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Cost of living in Cabell County, WV

Part of the Huntington Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,671/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 93,300 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $850 32%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $384 14%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 11%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $84 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Cabell County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$844
per month
1 bedroom
$850
per month
2 bedroom
$971
per month
3 bedroom
$1,259
per month
4 bedroom
$1,459
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Cabell County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,828
per year
Individual earnings
$33,531
per year
Per capita
$32,399
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Cabell County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$156,100
Annual property tax
$989

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Cabell 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 Cabell County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.2%

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 Cabell 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 Cabell County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.7 min
Drive alone
77.8%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
7.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Cabell County

What it costs to live in Cabell County each month.

Single person
$2,671
per month
  • Rent $850
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $384
  • State tax $84
Couple
$3,745
per month
  • Rent $971
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $534
  • State tax $154
Family
$6,149
per month
  • Rent $1,259
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $534
  • State tax $154

Frequently asked questions about Cabell County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Cabell County?

In Cabell County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $850 per month, a two-bedroom averages $971 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,259 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Cabell County?

In Cabell County, WV, the average household income is $52,828 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,531 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Cabell County?

The estimated cost of living in Cabell County, WV is approximately $2,671 per month for a single person, $3,745 for a couple, $6,149 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Cabell County?

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

Is Cabell County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Cabell County, WV would need approximately $2,671 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,828 per year ($4,402 per month). Cabell County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Cabell County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cabell County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Cabell County?

The average home value in Cabell County, WV is $156,100, with average annual property taxes of $989, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Cabell County compare to other areas?

You can compare Cabell County, WV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Cabell County is in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-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