Salisbury, Maryland vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, West Virginia is 6.5% cheaper than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,385 in Fairmont, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, West Virginia is cheaper than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Fairmont, WV
Compared to Salisbury, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% lower
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  50.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower