Cost of living in Wyoming County, WV
Population 20,948 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Wyoming County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Wyoming County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Wyoming County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Wyoming County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Wyoming County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Wyoming County
State and local tax rates for West Virginia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Wyoming County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Wyoming County
What it costs to live in Wyoming County each month.
- Rent $702
- Energy $192
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $401
- State tax $87
- Rent $858
- Energy $230
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $463
- State tax $135
- Rent $1,147
- Energy $288
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $463
- State tax $135
Frequently asked questions about Wyoming County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Wyoming County?
In Wyoming County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $702 per month, a two-bedroom averages $858 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,147 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Wyoming County?
In Wyoming County, WV, the average household income is $48,038 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,588 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Wyoming County?
The estimated cost of living in Wyoming County, WV is approximately $2,543 per month for a single person, $3,542 for a couple, $5,947 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Wyoming County?
The combined sales tax rate in Wyoming County, WV is 6.56%, which includes the West Virginia state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.56%.
Is Wyoming County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Wyoming County, WV would need approximately $2,543 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,038 per year ($4,003 per month). Wyoming County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Wyoming County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wyoming County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Wyoming County?
The average home value in Wyoming County, WV is $78,400, with average annual property taxes of $344, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Wyoming 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