What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Haymarket, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 79% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, West Virginia copmared to Haymarket, Virginia?

A salary of $140,000 in Haymarket, Virginia could decrease to $76,167 in Charleston, 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.

HAYMARKET vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Haymarket, Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 45.6% cheaper than Haymarket, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,167 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Haymarket, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Haymarket, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Charleston
than in Haymarket, Virginia

Haymarket, VA vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Haymarket, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% lower

Commute

28.3% lower

Health

30.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Haymarket, Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Haymarket, VA vs. Charleston, WV

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