Marietta, Ohio vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkersburg, West Virginia is 3.8% cheaper than Marietta, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $78,924 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parkersburg, West Virginia is cheaper than Marietta, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Parkersburg
than in Marietta, Ohio
Marietta, OH vs. Parkersburg, WV
Compared to Marietta, Parkersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower