2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Milton, WV vs Charleston, WV

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Is it cheaper to live in Charleston or is it cheaper to live in Milton?
- Charleston is 2.9% more expensive than Milton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Charleston or Milton?
- Charleston housing costs are 11.3% less expensive than Milton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Milton or is Health Care more affordable in Charleston.
- Health related expenses are 2.3% more in Charleston.
 Milton, WVCharleston, WVUnited States
 Overall  Unlock81.3100
 Food & Groceries100.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock136.1100
 Housing49.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$155,400$338,100
 Utilities89  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.0100
 Miscellaneous104.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Milton    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

The town is growing a bit which is great, it needs a few more restaurants. Besides Hurricane, WV I think it is the only bedroom community that is anchoring a quiet  More

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My family has lived in Milton or near Milton all of our lives. And I have never known of their being a high rate of crime. But I do know of facts that have just been  More

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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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