Parkersburg, WV Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Parkersburg, West Virginia?
$2,130 / month
for a family, 60.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,560 for the year for a family.
$2,333 / month
for a single person, 51.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,000 for the year for a single person.

Parkersburg cost of living score
77.9
Less expensive
22.1% lower
than the US average
1.9% lower
than the West Virginia average
Parkersburg, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.1% lower than the U.S. average and 1.9% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Parkersburg, WV

Housing costs in Parkersburg?
A typical home costs $133,400, which is 60.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.5% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Parkersburg costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.6% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Parkersburg?
To live comfortably in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Parkersburg?
The cost of living in Parkersburg, WV is relatively low compared to other cities in the country. The median home value is $75,700, with the median rent hovering around just $610. Overall, transportation costs are also quite low as the average commute time is only 15 minutes and the average price of gasoline is about 10% lower than the national average. Additionally, basic necessities like groceries are generally quite affordable as well. All this combines to make Parkersburg an ideal choice for families looking for a place that offers slightly lower costs of living without sacrificing access to all the amenities of bigger cities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesParkersburgWest VirginiaUnited States
    Unlock79.4100.0
  96.7  Unlock100.0
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  34.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$139,700$338,100
  89.4  Unlock100.0
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  102.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 7 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

Just like most places, Parkersburg definitely has it's pros and cons. The pros: pretty low crime rate (although it's growing more and more every year), typically no  More

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Have worked at St Josephs for the past 11 weeks as a travel RN in the CVICU. A very friendly hospital, great hospitalist and physician availability with CV surgeons of  More

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