What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 177% more expensive in Virginia Beach.

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

A salary of $285,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $395,706 in Virginia Beach, Virginia (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. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 38.8% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $395,706 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Parkersburg, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

221.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% higher

Commute

32.1% higher

Health

9.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Parkersburg, WV vs. Virginia Beach, VA

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