Cost of Living in Wheeling, MO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
61.0
100 = national avg
-39.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$26,826
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$63,407
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing39.4
Food81.3
Transportation62.7
Healthcare85.1
Utilities76.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$677
per month
2 Bedroom
$888
per month
The overall cost of living index in Wheeling is 61.0, which is 39.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 39.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $26,826 per year to cover basic expenses.