Essex, Maryland vs. Bolivar, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bolivar, West Virginia is 10.5% more expensive than Essex, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,247 in Bolivar, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bolivar, West Virginia is more expensive than Essex, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Bolivar
than in Essex, Maryland
Essex, MD vs. Bolivar, WV
Compared to Essex, Bolivar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower