What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Mountain Lakes, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 82% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, West Virginia copmared to Mountain Lakes, New Jersey?

A salary of $100,000 in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey could decrease to $47,117 in Charleston, West Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOUNTAIN LAKES vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 52.9% cheaper than Mountain Lakes, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $47,117 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Charleston
than in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Mountain Lakes, NJ vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Mountain Lakes, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.3% lower

Commute

38.3% lower

Health

36.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

24.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Mountain Lakes, New Jersey vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mountain Lakes, NJ vs. Charleston, WV

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