Cost of Living in Wheeling, WV
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
80.5
100 = national avg
-19.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$35,413
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$83,704
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing78.4
Food87.1
Transportation74.1
Healthcare89.7
Utilities87.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$816
per month
2 Bedroom
$991
per month
The overall cost of living index in Wheeling is 80.5, which is 19.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 78.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $35,413 per year to cover basic expenses.