Cost of Living in McDowell County, WV

Modeled annual cost: $45,843.

Median family income: $39,226.

Affordability Snapshot

WV County Median

$47,113

State Rank

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

Median Income

$39,226

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in McDowell County, WV.

$12,339 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$45,843

Per year

  • Transport:$12,339
  • Healthcare:$9,160
  • Taxes:$8,862
  • Housing:$7,740
  • Food:$4,073
  • Other Costs:$3,668
  • Childcare:$0

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

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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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