Lexington, Kentucky vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 10.6% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $67,044 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Charleston
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Lexington, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower