Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Oakland, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, Maryland is 2.8% cheaper than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,606 in Oakland, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Maryland is cheaper than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Oakland
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Oakland, MD
Compared to Fairmont, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  32.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower