Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 21.3% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $66,892 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Charleston
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Hershey, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower