salaryRent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,440 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other West Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of West Virginia. It is number 26 of 31 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Moundsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Moundsville
| Size | Moundsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $345 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $549 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $935 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,098 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $930 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Moundsville overall?
Everyday prices in West Virginia overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Moundsville, so the West Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Moundsville
Life in Moundsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moundsville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $413 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $118,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Moundsville, WV?
Renting in Moundsville costs a median of about $1,236 a month in 2026, including utilities. The West Virginia median is $1,007.
How much do I need to make to live in Moundsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,440 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Moundsville cheap or expensive?
Moundsville is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $52,898. It ranks 26th cheapest of 31 West Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Moundsville?
The median homeowner in Moundsville pays $521 a year in property taxes, about 0.44% of the median home value.
Is Moundsville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in West Virginia are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Moundsville?
The median home value in Moundsville is $118,600, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
7,869 people live in Moundsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.