Seattle, Washington vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 51.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,570 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Charleston
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Seattle, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  54.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% lower