Washington, District of Columbia vs. Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is 24.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $165,950 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shepherdstown, 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
34% cheaper in Shepherdstown
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Shepherdstown, WV
Compared to Washington, Shepherdstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  30.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower