Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Elkins, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkins, West Virginia is 19.5% cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,245 in Elkins, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkins, West Virginia is cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Elkins
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Elkins, WV
Compared to Martinsburg, Elkins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher