Cost of Living Calculator - Ayer, Massachusetts vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 33.4% cheaper than Ayer, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,938 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ayer, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Ayer, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Charleston
than in Ayer, Massachusetts
Ayer, MA vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Ayer, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  52.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% lower

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