Arbutus, Maryland vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 18.9% more expensive than Arbutus, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $89,200 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arbutus, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is more expensive than Arbutus, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Charles Town
than in Arbutus, Maryland
Arbutus, MD vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Arbutus, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower