What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Apple Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 59% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, West Virginia copmared to Apple Valley, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Apple Valley, California could decrease to $37,910 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.

APPLE VALLEY vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Apple Valley, California vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 24.2% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $37,910 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Charleston
than in Apple Valley, California

Apple Valley, CA vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Apple Valley, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

59.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.4% lower

Commute

25.4% lower

Health

57.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Apple Valley, California vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Apple Valley, CA vs. Charleston, WV

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