What is a pro or con of living in Charles Town, West Virginiacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in Charles Town.

What salary do I need to live in Charles Town, West Virginia copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $150,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $185,582 in Charles Town, 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. CHARLES TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 23.7% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $185,582 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Charles Town
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Charles Town, WV

Compared to Pittsburgh, Charles Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

61.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.7% lower

Commute

32.7% higher

Health

40.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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