What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Californiacompared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 1224% more expensive in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, California copmared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $174,194 in Lafayette, California (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.

PARKERSBURG vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 248.4% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $174,194 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1224% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. Lafayette, CA

Compared to Parkersburg, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

248.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,788.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.8% higher

Commute

66.8% higher

Health

4.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Parkersburg, WV vs. Lafayette, CA

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