Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 83.9% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $275,806 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
348% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Parkersburg, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.9% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  429.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  72.5% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher