Wilmington, Delaware vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkersburg, West Virginia is 25.1% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $56,193 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parkersburg, West Virginia is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Parkersburg
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Parkersburg, WV
Compared to Wilmington, Parkersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower