What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 407% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $92,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $208,484 in New York, New York (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. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 126.6% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $208,484 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
407% more expensive in New York
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. New York, NY

Compared to Parkersburg, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

126.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

715.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

68.3% higher

Commute

144.1% higher

Health

9.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

24.1% higher

Cost of Food

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