Beckley, West Virginia vs. Pikeville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pikeville, Kentucky is 17.5% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $88,160 in Pikeville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pikeville, Kentucky is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Pikeville
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Pikeville, KY
Compared to Beckley, Pikeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower