Charleston, West Virginia vs. Orem, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orem, Utah is 36.6% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $109,271 in Orem, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orem, Utah is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Orem
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Orem, UT
Compared to Charleston, Orem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher