Lakewood, Washington vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 4.7% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,653 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Charles Town
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Lakewood, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower