What is a pro or con of living in Martinsburg, West Virginiacompared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Martinsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Martinsburg, West Virginia copmared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota should increase to $52,273 in Martinsburg, 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.

GRAND FORKS vs. MARTINSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 4.5% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,273 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Martinsburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Martinsburg
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND vs. Martinsburg, WV

Compared to Grand Forks, Martinsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% lower

Commute

25.6% higher

Health

13.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grand Forks, ND vs. Martinsburg, WV

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