Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Houlton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houlton, Maine is 3.4% cheaper than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,320 in Houlton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houlton, Maine is cheaper than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Houlton
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. Houlton, ME
Compared to Parkersburg, Houlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower