Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Clarksburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clarksburg, West Virginia is 7.3% cheaper than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,922 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clarksburg, West Virginia is cheaper than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Clarksburg
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Clarksburg, WV
Compared to Fairmont, Clarksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% lower
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher