Washington, District of Columbia vs. Buckhannon, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buckhannon, West Virginia is 47.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $15,637 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buckhannon, West Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Buckhannon
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Buckhannon, WV
Compared to Washington, Buckhannon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower