Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 14.4% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $78,856 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Charleston
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Bismarck, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  44.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower