Dothan, Alabama vs. South Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Charleston, West Virginia is 1.9% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,942 in South Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% more expensive in South Charleston
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. South Charleston, WV
Compared to Dothan, South Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher