Charleston, West Virginia vs. Lake Arrowhead, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Arrowhead, California is 55.1% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $145,822 in Lake Arrowhead, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Arrowhead, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Lake Arrowhead
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Lake Arrowhead, CA
Compared to Charleston, Lake Arrowhead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% higher
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  35.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher