Washington, District of Columbia vs. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is 25.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $37,052 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harpers Ferry, 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
49% cheaper in Harpers Ferry
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Harpers Ferry, WV
Compared to Washington, Harpers Ferry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  30.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower