What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 74% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, West Virginia copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Bellingham, Washington could decrease to $32,833 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.

BELLINGHAM vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 34.3% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,833 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Charleston
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Bellingham, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.0% higher

Commute

6.1% higher

Health

40.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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