What is a pro or con of living in Fairmont, West Virginiacompared to Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 71% cheaper in Fairmont.

What salary do I need to live in Fairmont, West Virginia copmared to Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $48,737 in Fairmont, 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.

DOWNINGTOWN vs. FAIRMONT
Cost of Living Comparison

Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, West Virginia is 35.0% cheaper than Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,737 in Fairmont, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairmont, West Virginia is cheaper than Downingtown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Downingtown, PA vs. Fairmont, WV

Compared to Downingtown, Fairmont is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.4% lower

Commute

22.4% lower

Health

17.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Downingtown, PA vs. Fairmont, WV

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