Mason City, Iowa vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 15.6% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,679 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Charleston
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Mason City, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% higher
      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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower