What is a pro or con of living in Lexington, North Carolinacompared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 72% more expensive in Lexington.

What salary do I need to live in Lexington, North Carolina copmared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $55,511 in Lexington, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PARKERSBURG vs. LEXINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Lexington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, North Carolina is 11.0% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,511 in Lexington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lexington, North Carolina is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Lexington
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. Lexington, NC

Compared to Parkersburg, Lexington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% higher

Commute

8.9% higher

Health

14.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Lexington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Parkersburg, WV vs. Lexington, NC

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