Houlton, Maine vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkersburg, West Virginia is 3.5% more expensive than Houlton, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,739 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houlton, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parkersburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Houlton, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Parkersburg
than in Houlton, Maine
Houlton, ME vs. Parkersburg, WV
Compared to Houlton, Parkersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher