Ripley, West Virginia vs. Cheat Lake, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheat Lake, West Virginia is 23.5% more expensive than Ripley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,735 in Cheat Lake, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheat Lake, West Virginia is more expensive than Ripley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Cheat Lake
than in Ripley, West Virginia
Ripley, WV vs. Cheat Lake, WV
Compared to Ripley, Cheat Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% higher
      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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher