What is a pro or con of living in Charles Town, West Virginiacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 133% more expensive in Charles Town.

What salary do I need to live in Charles Town, West Virginia copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $70,272 in Charles Town, 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. CHARLES TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 40.5% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,272 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Charles Town
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Charles Town, WV

Compared to Charleston, Charles Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

116.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

60.9% higher

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Charles Town, WV

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