Cost of Living in MacArthur, WV
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
67.5
100 = national avg
-32.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$29,718
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$70,243
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing74.5
Food70.5
Transportation62.6
Healthcare76.4
Utilities77.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$719
per month
2 Bedroom
$944
per month
The overall cost of living index in MacArthur is 67.5, which is 32.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 74.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $29,718 per year to cover basic expenses.