Charleston, West Virginia vs. St. Rose, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Rose, Louisiana is 13.3% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,675 in St. Rose, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Rose, Louisiana is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in St. Rose
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. St. Rose, LA
Compared to Charleston, St. Rose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher