West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkersburg, West Virginia is 31.1% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $51,667 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parkersburg, West Virginia is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Parkersburg
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Parkersburg, WV
Compared to West Palm Beach, Parkersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower