Charleston, West Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 86.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $134,032 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in Washington
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Charleston, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.2% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  421.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher