What is a pro or con of living in Arbutus, Marylandcompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 90% more expensive in Arbutus.

What salary do I need to live in Arbutus, Maryland copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $59,085 in Arbutus, Maryland (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. ARBUTUS
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Arbutus, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arbutus, Maryland is 18.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,085 in Arbutus, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arbutus, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Arbutus
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Arbutus, MD

Compared to Charleston, Arbutus is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

90.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.2% higher

Commute

23.4% higher

Health

37.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, WV vs. Arbutus, MD

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