Cost of Living Calculator - Fairmont, West Virginia vs Washington, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Washington, Pennsylvania is 12.0% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $114,301 in Washington, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Washington
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs Washington, PA
Compared to Fairmont, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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