Houston, Texas vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 15.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,712 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Charleston
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Houston, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower