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

Median Home Cost is 24% cheaper in Charleston.

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

A salary of $209,985 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania could decrease to $184,851 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 12.0% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $184,851 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

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

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Pittsburgh, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.5% lower

Commute

17.5% lower

Health

53.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsburgh, PA vs. Charleston, WV

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