Elkins, West Virginia vs. Rome, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rome, New York is 15.0% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,479 in Rome, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rome, New York is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Rome
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. Rome, NY
Compared to Elkins, Rome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% higher
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher