Shreveport, Louisiana vs. South Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Charleston, West Virginia is 5.9% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $97,405 in South Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
41% more expensive in South Charleston
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. South Charleston, WV
Compared to Shreveport, South Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower