Welch, West Virginia vs. Emporia, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emporia, Virginia is 0.7% cheaper than Welch, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,649 in Emporia, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Welch, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emporia, Virginia is cheaper than Welch, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Emporia
than in Welch, West Virginia
Welch, WV vs. Emporia, VA
Compared to Welch, Emporia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher