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Des Moines, Iowa - Charleston, West Virginia

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A salary of $50,000 in Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $56,116 in Charleston, West Virginia

Des Moines U.S. Avg. Charleston

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Cost of Living IndexesDes MoinesCharleston
Overall8495
Food9589
Housing6591
Utilities92103
Transportation9995
Health8999
Miscellaneous8896
100=national average

Charleston is 12% more expensive than Des Moines.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 41% more expensive in Charleston.


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