Cost of Living in Wetzel County, WV

Modeled annual cost: $47,113.

Median family income: $69,080.

Affordability Snapshot

WV County Median

$47,113

State Rank

28thMost expensive counties in WV out of 55See West Virginia county rankings

Median Income

$69,080

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Wetzel County, WV.

$13,001 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$47,113

Per year

  • Transport:$13,001
  • Taxes:$9,187
  • Healthcare:$8,944
  • Housing:$8,364
  • Food:$3,831
  • Other Costs:$3,786
  • 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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Cost of Living in Wetzel County, WV (2026)