Charleston, West Virginia vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 29.8% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $97,342 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Charleston, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  44.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher