What is a pro or con of living in Martinsburg, West Virginiacompared to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Martinsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Martinsburg, West Virginia copmared to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $90,000 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $92,474 in Martinsburg, 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.

SHIPPENSBURG vs. MARTINSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 2.7% more expensive than Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $92,474 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Martinsburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Martinsburg
than in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA vs. Martinsburg, WV

Compared to Shippensburg, Martinsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

7.6% lower

Health

10.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Shippensburg, Pennsylvania vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shippensburg, PA vs. Martinsburg, WV

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