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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Parkersburg, WV โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $1.3K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.0K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 16.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,253
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.0K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Parkersburg, WV

Population:29K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$130K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:117
Median Home:$489K

Parkersburg, WV

The Mountain State

29K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in West Virginia, this city has a population of 29K residents.

Nashville, TN

The Volunteer State

689K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMusic City USA
  • โ€ขCountry music capital
  • โ€ขHealthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Parkersburg, WV vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 46.3%
Parkersburg, WV
$1,812
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$839
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๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 27.2%
Parkersburg, WV
$1,527
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$415
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 12.9%
Parkersburg, WV
$460
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$59.16
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 4.1%
Parkersburg, WV
$1,340
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$55.54
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๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 1.1%
Parkersburg, WV
$960
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$10.57
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 1.0%
Parkersburg, WV
$601
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$5.90
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Parkersburg, WV: Parkersburg User Fee$750/yr (0.5%)

Nashville, TN has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$608
To$1,600
โ†‘ $992
1 Bed
From$617
To$1,680
โ†‘ $1,063
2 Bed
From$767
To$1,840
โ†‘ $1,073
3 Bed
From$984
To$2,350
โ†‘ $1,366
Parkersburg, WVZIP-level data

1BR range: $740โ€“$740/mo

Nashville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320โ€“$2,230/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,699
Monthly in Parkersburg, WV
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,253
Difference

Home Values

Parkersburg
Nashville
$130K
Median Value
$489K
โ†“ -2.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +28.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$130K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 277% more expensive than Parkersburg

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $8.6K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$719
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.8%
Rate difference

Parkersburg, WV

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
West Virginia State Tax
Effective: 5.8%
$8.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.4%
$45.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,697/month
$104.4K

Nashville, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Parkersburg, WV Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.7%
Property Tax:0.6%

Nashville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Parkersburg
Nashville
53 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
41.3%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between West Virginia and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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