Charleston, West Virginia vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 78.4% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $117,723 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
366% more expensive in Seaside
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Charleston, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  408.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher