Dayton, Ohio vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkersburg, West Virginia is 4.6% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $38,717 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parkersburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Parkersburg
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Parkersburg, WV
Compared to Dayton, Parkersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower