What is a pro or con of living in Fairmont, West Virginiacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in Fairmont.

What salary do I need to live in Fairmont, West Virginia copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $100,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania could decrease to $84,004 in Fairmont, West 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. FAIRMONT
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, West Virginia is 16.0% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $84,004 in Fairmont, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairmont, West Virginia is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Fairmont, WV

Compared to Pittsburgh, Fairmont is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.4% lower

Commute

30.9% lower

Health

40.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsburgh, PA vs. Fairmont, WV

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