Fairmont, West Virginia vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 118.4% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $165,979 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
364% more expensive in New York
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. New York, NY
Compared to Fairmont, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.4% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  578.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  74.0% higher
  Commute
  148.4% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher