Cost of Living in Kanawha County, WV

Modeled annual cost: $46,963.

Median family income: $76,439.

Affordability Snapshot

WV County Median

$47,113

State Rank

30thMost expensive counties in WV out of 55See West Virginia county rankings

Median Income

$76,439

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Kanawha County, WV.

$11,741 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,963

Per year

  • Transport:$11,741
  • Healthcare:$9,338
  • Taxes:$9,148
  • Housing:$8,779
  • Food:$3,992
  • Other Costs:$3,965
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in West Virginia

1Brooke County, WV
$43,761
2Clay County, WV
$43,867
3Mercer County, WV
$43,946
4Mineral County, WV
$44,452
5Webster County, WV
$44,897

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Cost of Living in Kanawha County, WV (2026)