What is a pro or con of living in Harrisonburg, Virginiacompared to Birch River, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 231% more expensive in Harrisonburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisonburg, Virginia copmared to Birch River, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Birch River, West Virginia should increase to $58,862 in Harrisonburg, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIRCH RIVER vs. HARRISONBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Birch River, West Virginia vs. Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisonburg, Virginia is 17.7% more expensive than Birch River, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,862 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birch River, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harrisonburg, Virginia is more expensive than Birch River, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Harrisonburg
than in Birch River, West Virginia

Birch River, WV vs. Harrisonburg, VA

Compared to Birch River, Harrisonburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

153.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% higher

Commute

23.6% lower

Health

13.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Birch River, West Virginia vs. Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Birch River, WV vs. Harrisonburg, VA

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