What is a pro or con of living in Charles Town, West Virginiacompared to Clayton, North Carolina?

Transportation is 71% more expensive in Charles Town.

What salary do I need to live in Charles Town, West Virginia copmared to Clayton, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Clayton, North Carolina should increase to $59,281 in Charles Town, West Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLAYTON vs. CHARLES TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Clayton, North Carolina vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 18.6% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,281 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
71% more expensive in Charles Town
than in Clayton, North Carolina

Clayton, NC vs. Charles Town, WV

Compared to Clayton, Charles Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.6% lower

Commute

72.0% higher

Health

26.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Clayton, North Carolina vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clayton, NC vs. Charles Town, WV

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