Beckley, West Virginia vs. Paintsville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paintsville, Kentucky is 13.4% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,705 in Paintsville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paintsville, Kentucky is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Paintsville
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Paintsville, KY
Compared to Beckley, Paintsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower