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Cost of living in Greenbrier County, WV

Estimated monthly cost
$2,550/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 32,688 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $697 27%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $411 16%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $192 8%
State tax $89 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Greenbrier County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$682
per month
1 bedroom
$697
per month
2 bedroom
$883
per month
3 bedroom
$1,161
per month
4 bedroom
$1,171
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Greenbrier County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$48,662
per year
Individual earnings
$35,168
per year
Per capita
$31,699
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Greenbrier County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$136,300
Annual property tax
$640

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.3%

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 Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.7 min
Drive alone
81.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
3.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Greenbrier County

What it costs to live in Greenbrier County each month.

Single person
$2,550
per month
  • Rent $697
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $411
  • State tax $89
Couple
$3,578
per month
  • Rent $883
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $472
  • State tax $137
Family
$5,972
per month
  • Rent $1,161
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $472
  • State tax $137

Frequently asked questions about Greenbrier County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Greenbrier County?

In Greenbrier County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $697 per month, a two-bedroom averages $883 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,161 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Greenbrier County?

In Greenbrier County, WV, the average household income is $48,662 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,168 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Greenbrier County?

The estimated cost of living in Greenbrier County, WV is approximately $2,550 per month for a single person, $3,578 for a couple, $5,972 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Greenbrier County?

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

Is Greenbrier County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Greenbrier County, WV would need approximately $2,550 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,662 per year ($4,055 per month). Greenbrier County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Greenbrier County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Greenbrier County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Greenbrier County?

The average home value in Greenbrier County, WV is $136,300, with average annual property taxes of $640, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Greenbrier County compare to other areas?

You can compare Greenbrier County, WV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Greenbrier County is in West Virginia.

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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