What is a pro or con of living in Parkersburg, West Virginiacompared to Bluefield, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Parkersburg.

What salary do I need to live in Parkersburg, West Virginia copmared to Bluefield, West Virginia?

A salary of $75,000 in Bluefield, West Virginia should increase to $80,403 in Parkersburg, West Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLUEFIELD vs. PARKERSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Bluefield, West Virginia vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkersburg, West Virginia is 7.2% more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,403 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluefield, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Parkersburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Parkersburg
than in Bluefield, West Virginia

Bluefield, WV vs. Parkersburg, WV

Compared to Bluefield, Parkersburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% higher

Commute

5.2% higher

Health

5.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Bluefield, West Virginia vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bluefield, WV vs. Parkersburg, WV

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