San Diego, California vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 49.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $34,297 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Charleston
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to San Diego, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% lower
      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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  52.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower