What is a pro or con of living in Harpers Ferry, West Virginiacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Transportation is 47% more expensive in Harpers Ferry.

What salary do I need to live in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,001 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $50,821 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. HARPERS FERRY
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is 1.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,821 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
47% more expensive in Harpers Ferry
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Harpers Ferry, WV

Compared to Charleston, Harpers Ferry is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

33.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

47.1% higher

Health

29.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Harpers Ferry, WV

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