Charleston, West Virginia vs. Burlington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, North Carolina is 1.9% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,073 in Burlington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, North Carolina is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
26% cheaper in Burlington
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Burlington, NC
Compared to Charleston, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher