Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Moundsville, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moundsville, West Virginia is 6.3% cheaper than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,826 in Moundsville, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moundsville, West Virginia is cheaper than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Moundsville
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Moundsville, WV
Compared to Fairmont, Moundsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher