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Cost of living in Grant County, WV

Estimated monthly cost
$2,528/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 10,972 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $649 26%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $433 17%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $192 8%
State tax $93 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Grant County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$645
per month
1 bedroom
$649
per month
2 bedroom
$852
per month
3 bedroom
$1,124
per month
4 bedroom
$1,195
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Grant County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,530
per year
Individual earnings
$36,523
per year
Per capita
$31,018
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grant County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$167,500
Annual property tax
$555

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grant 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 Grant County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.0%

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 Grant 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 Grant County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.1 min
Drive alone
81.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grant County

What it costs to live in Grant County each month.

Single person
$2,528
per month
  • Rent $649
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $433
  • State tax $93
Couple
$3,803
per month
  • Rent $852
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $677
  • State tax $188
Family
$6,191
per month
  • Rent $1,124
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $677
  • State tax $188

Frequently asked questions about Grant County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grant County?

In Grant County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $649 per month, a two-bedroom averages $852 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,124 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grant County?

In Grant County, WV, the average household income is $61,530 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,523 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grant County?

The estimated cost of living in Grant County, WV is approximately $2,528 per month for a single person, $3,803 for a couple, $6,191 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grant County?

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

Is Grant County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grant County, WV would need approximately $2,528 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,530 per year ($5,128 per month). Grant County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Grant County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grant County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Grant County?

The average home value in Grant County, WV is $167,500, with average annual property taxes of $555, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grant County compare to other areas?

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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