Lakewood, California vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 48.3% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $38,770 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Charleston
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Lakewood, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  57.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower