Beckley, West Virginia vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 28.0% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,980 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinsburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Martinsburg
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Martinsburg, WV
Compared to Beckley, Martinsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher