Charleston, West Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 107.4% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $373,350 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
430% more expensive in Seattle
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Charleston, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.4% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  568.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  35.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.1% higher