Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.0% cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,396 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Houston
than in Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town, WV vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Charles Town, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower