Atlanta, Georgia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 26.1% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $221,846 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Charleston
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Atlanta, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower