Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 102.4% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,258 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
383% more expensive in Washington
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Parkersburg, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.4% higher
      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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  567.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  82.3% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher