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

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in Martinsburg.

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

A salary of $37,500 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $41,579 in Martinsburg, 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. MARTINSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 10.9% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,579 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Martinsburg, 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
61% more expensive in Martinsburg
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Martinsburg, WV

Compared to Charleston, Martinsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

1.8% lower

Health

9.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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