Nitro, West Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 2.0% more expensive than Nitro, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,009 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Nitro, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Nitro, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Charleston
than in Nitro, West Virginia
Nitro, WV vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Nitro, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher