Baltimore, Maryland vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 11.4% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $119,622 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Charleston
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Baltimore, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  60.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower