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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 $233/month more in San Antonio, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $152.8K in San Antonio, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 3.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$233
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$2.8K
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

San Antonio, TX

Population:1547K
Cost Index:103
Median Home:$215K

Parkersburg, WV

The Mountain State

29K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

San Antonio, TX

The Lone Star State

1.5M
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 1.5M residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Parkersburg, WV vs San Antonio, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 15.9%
Parkersburg, WV
$1,812
San Antonio, TX
$2,100
Difference
$288
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 7.9%
Parkersburg, WV
$1,527
San Antonio, TX
$1,647
Difference
$121
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 12.4%
Parkersburg, WV
$601
San Antonio, TX
$527
Difference
$74.64
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 3.9%
Parkersburg, WV
$1,340
San Antonio, TX
$1,287
Difference
$52.81
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 4.8%
Parkersburg, WV
$960
San Antonio, TX
$913
Difference
$46.54
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 7.8%
Parkersburg, WV
$460
San Antonio, TX
$496
Difference
$35.66
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

San Antonio, TX 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$1,110
โ†‘ $502
1 Bed
From$617
To$1,210
โ†‘ $593
2 Bed
From$767
To$1,470
โ†‘ $703
3 Bed
From$984
To$1,890
โ†‘ $906
Parkersburg, WVZIP-level data

1BR range: $740โ€“$740/mo

San Antonio, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $840โ€“$1,770/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
$6,969
Monthly in San Antonio, TX
$270
Difference

Home Values

Parkersburg
San Antonio
$130K
Median Value
$215K
โ†“ -2.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.9%
โ†‘ +28.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +16.7%
$130K
Price Range
$107K - $905K

Homes in San Antonio are 66% 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

San Antonio, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas 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%

San Antonio, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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
San Antonio
53 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
41.3%
Good Air Days
47.5%
98 High
Climate Risk
99 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
105 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
105 days

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

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