What is a pro or con of living in Harrisonburg, Virginiacompared to Terra Alta, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 97% more expensive in Harrisonburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisonburg, Virginia copmared to Terra Alta, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Terra Alta, West Virginia should increase to $56,116 in Harrisonburg, 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.

TERRA ALTA vs. HARRISONBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Terra Alta, West Virginia vs. Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisonburg, Virginia is 12.2% more expensive than Terra Alta, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,116 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Terra Alta, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Harrisonburg
than in Terra Alta, West Virginia

Terra Alta, WV vs. Harrisonburg, VA

Compared to Terra Alta, Harrisonburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

253.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.4% higher

Commute

28.4% lower

Health

20.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Terra Alta, West Virginia vs. Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Terra Alta, WV vs. Harrisonburg, VA

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