Petersburg, West Virginia vs. Alderson, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alderson, West Virginia is 3.7% cheaper than Petersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,153 in Alderson, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alderson, West Virginia is cheaper than Petersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Alderson
than in Petersburg, West Virginia
Petersburg, WV vs. Alderson, WV
Compared to Petersburg, Alderson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% lower
      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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher