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Wheeling, WV-OH

Cost of living in Ohio County, WV

Part of the Wheeling Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,649/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 41,904 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $786 30%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $419 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $91 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Ohio 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 Ohio County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,867
per year
Individual earnings
$35,694
per year
Per capita
$38,225
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Ohio County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$165,300
Annual property tax
$970

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Ohio 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 Ohio County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.2%

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 Ohio 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 Ohio County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.3 min
Drive alone
79.2%
Public transit
1.7%
Work from home
6.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Ohio County

What it costs to live in Ohio County each month.

Single person
$2,649
per month
  • Rent $786
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $419
  • State tax $91
Couple
$3,831
per month
  • Rent $954
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $617
  • State tax $174
Family
$6,221
per month
  • Rent $1,228
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $617
  • State tax $174

Frequently asked questions about Ohio County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Ohio County?

In Ohio County, WV, 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 Ohio County?

In Ohio County, WV, the average household income is $57,867 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,694 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Ohio County?

The estimated cost of living in Ohio County, WV is approximately $2,649 per month for a single person, $3,831 for a couple, $6,221 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Ohio County?

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

Is Ohio County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Ohio County, WV would need approximately $2,649 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,867 per year ($4,822 per month). Ohio County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Ohio County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ohio County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Ohio County?

The average home value in Ohio County, WV is $165,300, with average annual property taxes of $970, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Ohio County compare to other areas?

You can compare Ohio County, WV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Ohio 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