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

Median Home Cost is 85% cheaper in Welch.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $32,423 in Welch, 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. WELCH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Welch, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Welch, West Virginia is 35.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $32,423 in Welch, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Welch, West Virginia is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Welch
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Welch, WV

Compared to Charleston, Welch is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

84.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

16.5% lower

Commute

10.3% lower

Health

45.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Welch, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Welch, WV

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