Zip 26101 (Parkersburg, WV) Cost of Living


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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 (zip 26101), 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.

Zip 26101 (Parkersburg, WV)

Housing costs in Parkersburg?
A typical home costs $108,700, which is 67.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.2% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Parkersburg costs $890 per month, which is 3.5% more than the national average of $860 and 11.2% more than the state average of $790.

Can I afford Parkersburg?
To live comfortably in Parkersburg (zip 26101), West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $20,880 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Parkersburg?
The cost of living in 26101 Parkersburg, WV is generally considered to be low compared to other parts of the country. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for this area is just below the US average at 90.2. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $650 per month, while utilities are around $150 per month. Groceries and dining out are also generally inexpensive in this area. Additionally, fuel prices in 26101 Parkersburg, WV tend to be lower than elsewhere in the US. All of these factors make living in this area quite affordable for individuals and families alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesParkersburgWest VirginiaUnited States
  77.979.4100.0
  96.495.8100
  116.4127.0100.0
  30.639.3100.0
  $108,700$139,700$338,100
  89.4%85.9%100.0%
  75.090.1100.0
  102.885.1100.0

   100=National Average

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