What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Paragould, Arkansas?

Childcare is 74% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, West Virginia copmared to Paragould, Arkansas?

A salary of $65,000 in Paragould, Arkansas should increase to $71,642 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.

PARAGOULD vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Paragould, Arkansas vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 10.2% more expensive than Paragould, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $71,642 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Paragould, Arkansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Paragould, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
74% more expensive in Charleston
than in Paragould, Arkansas

Paragould, AR vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Paragould, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.5% lower

Commute

26.3% higher

Health

44.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Paragould, Arkansas vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Paragould, AR vs. Charleston, WV

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