Tacoma, Washington vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 31.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,136 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Charleston
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Tacoma, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  54.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower