2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Charleston, WV vs Cross Lanes, WV

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Is it cheaper to live in Cross Lanes or is it cheaper to live in Charleston?
- Cross Lanes is 0.0% more expensive than Charleston.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cross Lanes or Charleston?
- Cross Lanes housing costs are 9.8% more expensive than Charleston housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Charleston or is Health Care more affordable in Cross Lanes.
- Health related expenses are 0.0% less in Cross Lanes.
 Charleston, WVCross Lanes, WVUnited States
 Overall  Unlock81.3100
 Food & Groceries99.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock136.1100
 Housing44.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$145,800$338,100
 Utilities86  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.1100
 Miscellaneous102.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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