Charleston, West Virginia vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 16.7% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $87,515 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Mississippi State
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Mississippi State, MS
Compared to Charleston, Mississippi State is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.