Alexandria, Virginia vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 19.0% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,206 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Charles Town
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Alexandria, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower