What is a pro or con of living in Fairmont, West Virginiacompared to Richmond, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Fairmont.

What salary do I need to live in Fairmont, West Virginia copmared to Richmond, Virginia?

A salary of $40,000 in Richmond, Virginia could decrease to $32,133 in Fairmont, West Virginia (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.

RICHMOND vs. FAIRMONT
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Virginia vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, West Virginia is 19.7% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $32,133 in Fairmont, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairmont, West Virginia is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, VA vs. Fairmont, WV

Compared to Richmond, Fairmont is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.5% lower

Commute

12.7% lower

Health

25.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Virginia vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Richmond, VA vs. Fairmont, WV

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