What is a pro or con of living in South Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Beckley, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 36% more expensive in South Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in South Charleston, West Virginia copmared to Beckley, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Beckley, West Virginia should increase to $57,846 in South 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.

BECKLEY vs. SOUTH CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Beckley, West Virginia vs. South Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Charleston, West Virginia is 15.7% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,846 in South Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in South Charleston
than in Beckley, West Virginia

Beckley, WV vs. South Charleston, WV

Compared to Beckley, South Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% higher

Commute

25.0% higher

Health

6.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% lower

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Beckley, West Virginia vs. South Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Beckley, WV vs. South Charleston, WV

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