Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 61.5% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $28,893 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Charleston
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Alameda, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower

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