What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 75% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, West Virginia copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $26,859 in Charleston, West Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 46.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $26,859 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Charleston
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Washington, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.5% lower

Commute

35.7% lower

Health

42.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Charleston, WV

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