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Beckley, WV

Cost of living in Raleigh County, WV

Part of the Beckley Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,592/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 73,666 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $713 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $433 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $93 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Raleigh County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$709
per month
1 bedroom
$713
per month
2 bedroom
$936
per month
3 bedroom
$1,286
per month
4 bedroom
$1,394
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Raleigh County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,055
per year
Individual earnings
$36,534
per year
Per capita
$28,661
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Raleigh County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$142,600
Annual property tax
$733

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Raleigh 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 Raleigh County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.6%

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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.4 min
Drive alone
83.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
6.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Raleigh County

What it costs to live in Raleigh County each month.

Single person
$2,592
per month
  • Rent $713
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $433
  • State tax $93
Couple
$3,695
per month
  • Rent $936
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $522
  • State tax $151
Family
$6,161
per month
  • Rent $1,286
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $522
  • State tax $151

Frequently asked questions about Raleigh County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Raleigh County?

In Raleigh County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $713 per month, a two-bedroom averages $936 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,286 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Raleigh County?

In Raleigh County, WV, the average household income is $52,055 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,534 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Raleigh County?

The estimated cost of living in Raleigh County, WV is approximately $2,592 per month for a single person, $3,695 for a couple, $6,161 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Raleigh County?

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

Is Raleigh County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Raleigh County, WV would need approximately $2,592 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,055 per year ($4,338 per month). Raleigh County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Raleigh County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Raleigh County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Raleigh County?

The average home value in Raleigh County, WV is $142,600, with average annual property taxes of $733, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Raleigh County compare to other areas?

You can compare Raleigh County, WV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Raleigh County is in the Beckley, WV 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