Owens Cross Roads, Alabama vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 24.0% cheaper than Owens Cross Roads, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $56,972 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Charleston
than in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
Owens Cross Roads, AL vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Owens Cross Roads, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower