Washington, District of Columbia vs. Clarksburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clarksburg, West Virginia is 52.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $71,315 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clarksburg, West Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Clarksburg
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Clarksburg, WV
Compared to Washington, Clarksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  47.4% lower
  Health
  38.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower