New Castle, Delaware vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 16.2% cheaper than New Castle, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $41,917 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Castle, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than New Castle, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Charleston
than in New Castle, Delaware
New Castle, DE vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to New Castle, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower