Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 13.0% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,495 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Charleston
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Allentown, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower