Cost of Living in Fayette County, WV

Modeled annual cost: $46,084.

Median family income: $67,907.

WV Median $47,113

Fayette County, WV Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$67,907

Estimated Annual Costs

$46,084

Cost/Income Ratio

67.9%

State Rank

#43Most expensive counties in WV out of 55See West Virginia county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Fayette County, WV.

$13,272 per year.*28.80% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,084

Per year

  • Transport:
    $13,27228.8%
  • Healthcare:
    $9,33820.3%
  • Taxes:
    $8,92319.4%
  • Housing:
    $7,27215.8%
  • Food:
    $3,8318.3%
  • Other Costs:
    $3,4477.5%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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