What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 24% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, West Virginia copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $150,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $115,571 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 23.0% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $115,571 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Charleston
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Philadelphia, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.8% lower

Commute

38.7% lower

Health

33.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Charleston, WV

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