Marlinton, West Virginia vs. Charleston, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, Mississippi is 3.0% cheaper than Marlinton, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,493 in Charleston, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlinton, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Mississippi is cheaper than Marlinton, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Charleston
than in Marlinton, West Virginia
Marlinton, WV vs. Charleston, MS
Compared to Marlinton, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower