Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 5.7% cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $41,016 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Charleston
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Grand Forks, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower