salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (75.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,360 a year. That is $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other West Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of West Virginia. It is number 5 of 31 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vienna?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vienna
| Size | Vienna | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $712 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $943 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $971 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vienna overall?
Everyday prices in the Parkersburg-Vienna metro area are 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Vienna
Life in Vienna
What jobs pay in Vienna
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $130,310 | 7.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $126,550 | 7.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $125,290 | 7.5% |
| Accountant | $100,420 | 9.4% |
| Lawyer | $97,460 | 9.7% |
| Operations Manager | $81,660 | 11.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $79,000 | 11.9% |
| Dental Hygienist | $74,190 | 12.7% |
| Civil Engineer | $70,250 | 13.4% |
| Electrician | $59,550 | 15.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,030 | 16.5% |
| Police Officer | $55,540 | 16.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,140 | 17.1% |
| Plumber | $49,580 | 19.0% |
| Carpenter | $47,090 | 20.0% |
| Truck Driver | $47,050 | 20.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $46,020 | 20.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $45,600 | 20.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,190 | 25.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,180 | 25.3% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,330 | 25.9% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,220 | 26.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,290 | 26.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,700 | 31.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,220 | 33.3% |
| Cashier | $26,510 | 35.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vienna?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $287 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $154,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vienna, WV?
Renting in Vienna costs a median of about $784 a month in 2026, including utilities. The West Virginia median is $1,007.
How much do I need to make to live in Vienna?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,360 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vienna cheap or expensive?
Vienna is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.4% of the typical household income of $65,128. It ranks 5th cheapest of 31 West Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vienna?
The median homeowner in Vienna pays $1,113 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Vienna more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Vienna?
The median home value in Vienna is $154,300, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
10,518 people live in Vienna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.