What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $64,895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (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. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $64,895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Charleston, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

43.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.7% higher

Commute

63.1% higher

Health

25.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

22.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Philadelphia, PA

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