Kennewick, Washington vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 17.7% cheaper than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,920 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Kennewick, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Charleston
than in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Kennewick, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  57.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher