Ashland, Kentucky vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkersburg, West Virginia is 0.9% more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $50,475 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parkersburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Parkersburg
than in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY vs. Parkersburg, WV
Compared to Ashland, Parkersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% higher
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower