Topeka, Kansas vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkersburg, West Virginia is 5.6% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $47,208 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parkersburg, West Virginia is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Parkersburg
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Parkersburg, WV
Compared to Topeka, Parkersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower