Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 67.9% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,589 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Washington
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Martinsburg, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.9% higher
      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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher