Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 47.0% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $113,941 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Parkersburg, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  65.4% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher