Elkins, West Virginia vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 133.1% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $116,551 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, 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
505% more expensive in Queens
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Elkins, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.1% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  487.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  81.4% higher
  Commute
  217.9% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% higher

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