What is a pro or con of living in Martinsburg, West Virginiacompared to Harrisonburg, Virginia?

Transportation is 29% more expensive in Martinsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Martinsburg, West Virginia copmared to Harrisonburg, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Harrisonburg, Virginia should increase to $50,393 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.

HARRISONBURG vs. MARTINSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 0.8% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,393 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Martinsburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
29% more expensive in Martinsburg
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg, VA vs. Martinsburg, WV

Compared to Harrisonburg, Martinsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

29.8% higher

Health

14.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisonburg, VA vs. Martinsburg, WV

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