What is a pro or con of living in Newton, Massachusettscompared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 837% more expensive in Newton.

What salary do I need to live in Newton, Massachusetts copmared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $139,718 in Newton, Massachusetts (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.

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PARKERSBURG vs. NEWTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 179.4% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $139,718 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
837% more expensive in Newton
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. Newton, MA

Compared to Parkersburg, Newton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

179.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,160.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.1% higher

Commute

34.0% higher

Health

23.4% lower

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Personal

27.9% higher

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Newton, Massachusetts

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