Katy, Texas vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 23.6% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $32,849 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Charleston
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Katy, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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