Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 35.8% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,876 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Dallas
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Parkersburg, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher