What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $84,679 in Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shady Spring, West Virginia.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California is 69.4% more expensive than Shady Spring, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,679 in Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shady Spring, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California is more expensive than Shady Spring, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Alta Sierra (Nevada County)
than in Shady Spring, West Virginia

Shady Spring, WV vs Alta Sierra (Nevada County), CA

Compared to Shady Spring, Alta Sierra (Nevada County) is:

Homeowner

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69.4% higher

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Food

10.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

287.3% higher

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Utilities

34.1% higher

Commute

19.9% higher

Health

5.3% lower

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Personal

21.3% higher

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