Cost of Living in McDowell County, WV

Modeled annual cost: $45,843.

Median family income: $39,226.

WV Median $47,113

McDowell County, WV Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$39,226

Estimated Annual Costs

$45,843

Cost/Income Ratio

116.9%

State Rank

#45Most expensive counties in WV out of 55See West Virginia county rankings

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in McDowell County, WV.

$12,339 per year.*26.92% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$45,843

Per year

  • Transport:
    $12,33926.9%
  • Healthcare:
    $9,16020.0%
  • Taxes:
    $8,86219.3%
  • Housing:
    $7,74016.9%
  • Food:
    $4,0738.9%
  • Other Costs:
    $3,6688.0%

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

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