Cost of Living in Mercer County, WV

Modeled annual cost: $43,946.

Median family income: $66,047.

Affordability Snapshot

WV County Median

$47,113

State Rank

53thMost expensive counties in WV out of 55See West Virginia county rankings

Median Income

$66,047

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Mercer County, WV.

$12,120 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,946

Per year

  • Transport:$12,120
  • Healthcare:$9,160
  • Taxes:$8,402
  • Housing:$7,008
  • Food:$3,877
  • Other Costs:$3,380
  • Childcare:$0

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

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