Bluefield, West Virginia vs. Allen, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allen, Kentucky is 1.2% cheaper than Bluefield, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,424 in Allen, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluefield, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allen, Kentucky is cheaper than Bluefield, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Allen
than in Bluefield, West Virginia
Bluefield, WV vs. Allen, KY
Compared to Bluefield, Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% lower
      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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower