What is a pro or con of living in Parkersburg, West Virginiacompared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

Health is 35% more expensive in Parkersburg.

What salary do I need to live in Parkersburg, West Virginia copmared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

A salary of $70,000 in Carlsbad, New Mexico should increase to $71,050 in Parkersburg, West 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.

CARLSBAD vs. PARKERSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkersburg, West Virginia is 1.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $71,050 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Parkersburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
35% more expensive in Parkersburg
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Carlsbad, NM vs. Parkersburg, WV

Compared to Carlsbad, Parkersburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

38.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

6.2% higher

Health

35.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carlsbad, NM vs. Parkersburg, WV

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