Cost of living in the Wheeling Metro Area
3 counties across WV and OH. Population: 138,015.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Wheeling Metro Area
Average rent across the Wheeling metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Wheeling Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 3 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Wheeling Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Wheeling Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 3 counties in the Wheeling Metro Area
The Wheeling metro area includes 3 counties across WV and OH. Sorted by population.
- Belmont County OH$2,533/moPop65,982 Rent$786/mo Income$58,411/yrBelmont County OH 65,982 $786/mo $58,411/yr $2,533/mo
- Ohio County WV$2,649/moPop41,904 Rent$786/mo Income$57,867/yrOhio County WV 41,904 $786/mo $57,867/yr $2,649/mo
- Marshall County WV$2,708/moPop30,129 Rent$786/mo Income$60,329/yrMarshall County WV 30,129 $786/mo $60,329/yr $2,708/mo
Compare counties in the Wheeling Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Wheeling Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Wheeling Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Wheeling metro area is approximately $2,606 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 3 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Wheeling Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Wheeling metro area is $786 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Wheeling Metro Area?
Belmont County, OH is the most affordable county in the Wheeling metro area at approximately $2,533 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Wheeling Metro Area?
Marshall County, WV is the most expensive county in the Wheeling metro area at approximately $2,708 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Wheeling Metro Area?
The Wheeling metro area covers 3 counties across WV and OH. The five largest by population are Belmont County, Ohio County, Marshall County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.