Cheat Lake, West Virginia vs. Oakland, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, Maryland is 24.2% cheaper than Cheat Lake, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $151,668 in Oakland, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cheat Lake, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Maryland is cheaper than Cheat Lake, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Oakland
than in Cheat Lake, West Virginia
Cheat Lake, WV vs. Oakland, MD
Compared to Cheat Lake, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% lower
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  33.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower