Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 58.6% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $126,882 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Parkersburg, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher