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

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $26,000 in Bluefield, West Virginia should increase to $30,308 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.

BLUEFIELD vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bluefield, West Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 16.6% more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $30,308 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluefield, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Charleston
than in Bluefield, West Virginia

Bluefield, WV vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Bluefield, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

54.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% higher

Commute

23.4% higher

Health

10.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Bluefield, West Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bluefield, WV vs. Charleston, WV

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