San Francisco, California vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 66.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $24,867 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Charleston
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to San Francisco, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% lower